yoR  THE 


CAMP. 


Tiiird  edition,  revised  and  enlaraed. 


'"  Sirjg-ng  with  grace  in  vour  hearts  to 
the  Lord."     Cui.  di:  16.  " 


TO 

« OUR  SOLDIERS," 

THIS  LITTLE  COLLECTION  OF  HYMNS  IS  AFFEC- 
TIONATELY  DEDICATED. 


God  grant  that  every  one  who  shall  read 
or  sing  these  hymns  may  join  that  great, 
multitude,  that  glorious  choir,  that  shall  at 
{nst  surround  the  throne  on  high,  and  there 
ascribe,  ''Blessing,  and  glory,  and  wisdom, 
and  thanksgiving,  and  honor,  and  might, 
unto  our  God  forever  and  ever." 


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SUBJECTS. 


HYMN. 

Morning, 

1 

Evening, 

2-3 

Christ, 

4—23 

Praise, 

24—29 

Prayer, 

30— 40 

Invitation  &  "Warning, 

41—63 

Christian  Experience, 

64—121 

The  Bible, 

122—123 

Death, 

124—133 

Heaven,              , 

134—144 

The  Sab.bath, 

145—146 

Close  of  a  meeting, 

-       147—149 

Doxologies,           * 

159 

INDEX 


BYWN", 

A  charge  to  keep  I  have  103 

A!as !  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed  6 

All  hail  the  power  of  Jesnsr  name  23 

Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross  91 

Amazing  Grace,  how  sweet  the  sound  103 

And  can  I  yet  delay  5.3 

And  let  this  feeble  body  fail  128 

And  must  I  be  to  judgment  brought^  132 

Another  day  of  soldier  life  3 

Approafh  my  soul  the  mercy-seat  31 

Arise,  my  soul,  arise  19 

A  throne  of  grace !  36 

Awake  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun  1 

Awake  my  soul  in  joyful  lays  <  24 

Awake  my  soul  stretch  every  nerve  6*4 

Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne  26 

Begone  unbelief  78 

Bleeding,  hearts  defiled  by  sin  44 

Blest  be  the  tie  that  binds  121 

Brethren  while  we  sojourn  here  92 

Broad  is  the  road  that  leads  to  death  57 

Children  of  the  Heavenly  King  93 


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Christ  and  His  Cross  are  all  our  theme 
Come  christian  brethren  ere  we  part 
Come,  Holy  Spirit,  Heavenly  Dove 
Come  on  my  fellow  pilgrims  come 
Come  thou  fount  of  every  blessing 
Come  trembling  sinner 
Come  we  that  love  the  Lord 
Came  ye  disconsolate 
Come  ye  sinners  poor  and  wretched 
Commit  thou  all  thy  griefs  . 
Delay  act  delay  not 
Depth  of  mercy- 
Did  Christ  o'er  sinners  weep 
Dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing 
Do  not  I  love  thee  0  my  Lord 
Earth  has  engrossed  my  love  too  long 
Eternity  is  just  at  hand 
Father  I  stretch  my  hands  to  thee 
Father  whate'r  of  earthly  bliss 
Firm  as  the  earth  thy  grospel  stands 
From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies 
From  every  stormy  wind  tha^t  blows 
Give  to  the  winds  thy  fea.rs 
Glory  to  thee  my  Cod 
God'^  holy  law  transgressed 
(iod  is  a  Spirit  * 

God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way 


Grace  'tis  a  charming  sound  •  72 

Guide  me  0  ihou  great  Jehovah.  113 

Hail !  sweetest  dearrst  tie  90 

Hark  from  the  tombs  133 

.  Hark  my  soul !  67 

Hasten  sinner  to  he  wise  62 

P  How  can  I  sink  with  such  a  prop  73 

How  charming  is  the  place  75 

•How  firm  a  foundation  100 

How  happy  are  they  105 

How  happy  is  the  christian's  stafe  89 

How  lost  was  my  condition          .  8 

How  precious  is  the  book  divine  122 

How  sad  our  state  by  nature  is  7" 
How  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds      21 

How  tedious  ^.rd  tasteless  the  hours  79 

I  love  to  Steal  awhile  away  23 

fr  I  send  the  joys  of  earth  away  87 

I  would  not  live  always  111 

I  m  a  pilgrim  144 

I'm  but  a  traveler  here  135 

I'm  not  ashamed  to  own  my  Lord  102 

In  all  my  Lord's  appointed  ways  82 

In  duties  and  in  sufferings  too  84 

In  eviHong  I  took  delight  9 

In  the  Christian's  home  in  glory  134 

In  vain  I  trace  creation  o'er  85 


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Jerusalem  my  glorious  home  139 

Jesus  !  and  shall  it  ever  be  20 

Jesus  I  love  thy  charming  name  22 

Jesns  I  my  cross  have  taken  101 

Jesus  lover  of  my  soul  99 

Jesus  thou  art  the  sinner's  friend  46 

Jesus  my  all  to  heaven  is  gone  110 

Jesris  we  look  to'thee  13 

Joyfully,  joyfully  140 

Joy  to  the  world  15 

Just  as  I  am  56 

Lite  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord  48 

Lord  while  for  all  mankind  we  pray  40 
Mistaken  souls  that  dream  of  Heaven      88 

My  days  are  gliding  swiftly  by  107 

My  dear  Redeemer  and  my  Lord  86 

My  soul  be  on  thy  guard  68 

My  times  ot  sorrow  and  of  joy  71 

Must  Jesus  bear  the  cross  alone  104 

No  more  my  God  I  boast  no  more  74 

Not  all  the  blood  of  beasts  5 

Not  to  condemn  the  sons  of  men,  14 

Now  to  the  Lamb  150 

O  for  a  faith  that  will  not  shrink  76 

O  for  a  closer  walk  97 

O  for  the  death  of  those  130 

O  how  I  love  thy  holy  law  123 


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0  thou  that  hear'st  the  prayer  of  faith    53 

O  thou  whose  tender  mercy  hears  30 

O  th.it  ray  load  of  sin  were  gone  47 

0  when  shall  I  see  Jesus  106 

0  where  shall  rest  be  found  125 

On  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand  141 

One  there  is  above  all  others  17 

Peaceful  be  thy  silent  slumber  127 

People  of  the  lining  God  119 

Plunged  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair  16 
Praise  God  from  whom  all  blessingsflow  150 

Prayer  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire  38 

Religion  is  the  chief  concern  41 

Return  0  wanderer  return  53 

Rise  my  soul  136 

Rock  of  Ages  61 

Safelv  through  another  week  146 

Salvation  !  O  the  joyful  sound  25 

Say  brothers  will  you  meet  us  148 

Say  sinner  hath -a  voice  within  50 

Show  pity  Lord  59 

Sinner  rouse  thee  from  thy  sleep  49 

Sinners  turn  !  why  will  ye  die  51 

So  let  our  lips  and  lives  express  8.0 

Soldiers  of  Christ  arise  63 

Soldiers  of  the  cross  arise  69 

Sovereign  Ruler  of  the  skies  81 


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Stand  up  iny  soul  65 

The  day  approaches  0  my  soul  124 

There  is  a  fountain  4 

There  is  a  happy  land  137 

There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight  142 

This  world  would  be  a  wilderness  .  82 

Thine  earthly  sabbaths  Lord  we  love  143 

'Tis  religion  that  can  give,  118 

Unto  thine  altar  Lord  94 

Vital  spark  of  Heavenly  flame  131 

Welcome  sweet  day  of  rest  145 

We're  traveling  home  to  heaven  ,  54 

When  I  can  read  my  titles  clear  133 

When  I  survey  the  wondrous  Cross  7 
When  marshalled  on  the  nightly  plain    18 

When  thy  mortal  life  is  fled  52 

What  various  hindrances  we  meet  32 

While  ihee  I  seek  protecting  power  115 

With  all  the  boasted  pomp  of  war  39 

Why  should  we  start,  and  fear  to  die'  126 

Ye  glittering  toys  of  earth  adieu  120 


HYMNS, 


i  L.  M! 

1  AWAKE  my  soul,  and  with  the  sua. 
Thy  daily  course  of  duty  run  ; 
Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  early  rise 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 

2  Lord4  I  my  vows  to  thee  renew  ; 
"Scatter  my  sins  »s  morning  dew  • 
Guard  my  first  soring  of   thought  and 

will, 
And  with  thyself  my  spirit  fill. 

3  Direct,  control,  suggest  this  day, 
All  I  design  or  do  or  say, 

That  all  my  powers  with  all  their  might 
I  thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 
-4  Glory  to  thee,  ??ho  safe  hast  kept, 
And  hast  refreshed  me  while  I  slept : 
Grant,  Lord,  when  I  from   death  shall 

wake. 
I  may  of  endleas  life  partake.      * 

2  L.   M.w 

1  GLORY  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night, 
For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light ; 

J^Keep  me,  0  keep  me,  King  ot  kings, 
Under  thine  own  Almighty  wings. 


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2  Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  thy  dear  Son,  ] 
The  ills  that  I  this  day  have  done  ; 
That  with  the  word,  myself,  and  thee, 
I,  ere  I  sleep  at  peace  may  be. 

3  0  may  my  soul  on  thee  repose, 

And  with  sweet  sleep  mine  eyelids  close 
Sleep,  that^may  me  more  vigorous  make 
To  serve  my  God  when  I  awake. 

3  C.   M. 

X  ANOTHER  day  bf  soldier  life 
Is  numbered  with  the  past ; 
It  was  not  filled  with  bloody  strife, 
And  did  not  prove  our  last. 

2  Thy  grace,  0  God,  hath  kept  us  whole 

To  thee  we  lift  our  praise ; 
Accept  the  homage  of  each  soul, 
•  And  keep  us  all  our  days. 

3  Keep  us  in  safety  through  the  night, 

And  with  us  those  we  love  ; 
Save  us,  we  pray  thee  by  thy  might, 
In  battle  and  above. 

4  C.    M. 

1  THERE  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood, 
Drawn  from  Iramanuel's  veins, 


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And  sinners  plunged  beneath  tk:  9  E$0« 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stain*,- 

2  The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 

That  fountain  in  his  day  ; 
And  there  may  I,  though  vile  as  he, 
Wash  all  my  sins  away. 

3  Dear  dying  Lamb,  thy  precious  blood 

Shall  never  lose  its  'power, 
{Till  all  the  ransomed  church  of  God 
Be  saved,  to  siu  no  more. 

■i  E'er  since,  by  faith,  I  saw  the  stream 
Thy  flowing  wounds  supp'y, 
Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme, 
And  shall  be  till  I  die. 

5  And  when  my  lisping,  stam'ring  toague 
Lies  silent  in  the  grave,  « 

Then  in  a  n§bler,  sweeter  song, 
i       I'll  sing  thy  po^ver  to  save! 

5  S.    M, 

I  NOT  all  the  blood  of  beasts,  • 
i      On  Jewish  altars  slain, 
Could  give  the  guilty  conscience  peace,  x 
Or  wash  away  the  stain. 


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2  Bat  Christ,  the  heavenly  Lamb, 

Takes  all  our  sins  away  ; 
A  sacrifice  of  nobler  name. 
And  richer  blood,  than  they. 

3  My  faith  jyould  lay  her  hand 

On  that  dear  head  of  thine, 
While  like  a  .penitent  I  standr 

•And  there  confess  my  sin,,  * 

4  My  soul  looks  back,  to  see 

The  bur  Jens  thou  didst  bear, 
When  hanging  on  the  cursed  tree>. 
.    And  hopes  her  guilt  was  there. 

5  Believing,  we  rejoice  t 

•To  see  the  curse  remove  ; 
We  bless  the  Lamb  with  cheerful  voic-a, 
And  sing  his  bleeding  love. 

6  0.   M.  4 

1  ALAS  I  and  did  in,y  Saviour  bleed  ! 

And  did  my  Sovereigu  die  ! 
Would  he  devote  that  sacred  head 
For  such  a  worm  as  I  ? 

2  Was  it  lor  crimes  that  I  have  donf , 

He  groaned  upon  the  tree? 
Amazing  pity  1  grace  unknown  1 
And  love  beyond  degree  ! 
S   We1!  aright  tht  snu  in  darkness  hit1* 
And  shut  his  glories  in. 


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When  Christ  the  mighty  Maker  died    . 

For  man,  the  creature's  sin. 
4  Thus  .might  I  hide  rny  blushing  face, 

While  his  dear  cross  appears  : 
Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness, 

And  melt  mine  eyes  to  tears, 

0  But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 

The  debt  of  love  I  owe  ; 
Here,  Lord,  I  give  myself  away, 
'Tis  all  that  I  can  do- 

7  L.   M. 

1  WHEN"  1  survey  the  wondrous  cross, 

On  which  the  Prince  of  ^lory  died,  . 
My  richest  gain  J  count  but  loss, 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

2  Forbid,  it,  Lord*  that  I  should  boast, 

f  Save  in  the  death  of  Christ,  my  God; 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  meat, 
»-      I  sacrifice  them  to  his  blood. 

3  See,  from  his  bead,  his  hands,  his  feet, 

Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down; 
Did  e'er  su'.-b  love  and  sorrow  meet, 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown? 

4  Were  all  the  realm  of  nature  mine, 

That  were  a  present  far  too  small  ; 
Love  so  amazing,  so  divine, 
Commands  my  soul,  my  life,  my  all. 

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7*8  &  6*8. 

HOW  lost  was  my  condition, 

Till  Jc-:us  made  me  whole  1 
There  is  but  one  Physician 

Can  cure  a  sin-sick  soul. 
Next  door  to  death  he  found  me, 

And  snatched  me  from  the  grave, 
To  tell  to  all  around  me 

His  wondrous  power  to  save. 

From  men  great  skill  professing, 

I  thought  a  cure  to  gain  ; 
But  this  proved  more  distressing, 

And.  added  to  my  pain. 
Some  said  that  nothing  ailed  me  : 

Some  gave  me  up  for  lost ; 
Thus  every  refuge  tailed  me, 

And  all  my  hopes  were  crossed. 

Atlength,  this  great  Physician — *.. 

How  matchless  is  his  grace  I 
Accepted  my  petition, 

And  undertook  my  case : 
First  gave  me  sight  to  view  him, — 

For  sin  ray  eyes  had  sealed, — 
Then  bade  me  look  unto  him  :   i 

I  looked,  and  I  was  healed. 


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4  A  dying,  risen  Jesus, 

Seen  by  the  eye  of  faith, 
At  once  from  danger  frees  us, 

And  saves  |he  soul  from  death* 
Come,  then,  to  this  Physician  ; 

His  help  he'll  freely  give; 
He  makes  no  hard  condition  ; 

'Tis  only,  Look  and  live. 

9  .  C.   M. 

1  IN  evil  long  I  took  delight, 
Unawed  by  shame  or  fear, 
Till  a  new  object  struck  my  sight, 
And  stopped  my  wild  career, 
3  I  saw  one  hanging    on  a  tree 
In  agonies  and  blood  j 
He  fixed  his  languid  eyes  on  me, 
As  near  his  cr<>ss  I  stood. 

3  0,  never,  to  my  latest  breath, 

Shall  I  forget  that  look  ; 
It  seemed  to  charge  me  with  his  death, 
Though  not  a  word  he  spoke. 

4  My  conscience  felt  and  owned  the  guilt ; 

It  plunged  me  in  despair  ; 
I  saw  my  sins  his  blood  had  spilt, 

And  helped  to  nail  him  there.' 
.  A  second  look  he  gave,  which  said, 
u  I  freely  all  forgive  ; 


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*    This  blood  is  for  thy  ransom  paid; 
[  die  that  flrou  mayest  live." 

Thus,  while  his  death  my.  sin  displays 

In.  all  its  darkest  hue. 
Such  is  the  mystery  of  grace, 
.    It  seals  my  pardoi  too. 

10'  C.    M; 

1  CHRIST  and  his  cross  are  all  our  theme  : 

The  mysteries  that  we  speak 
Are  scandal  in  the  Jews'  esteem, 
And  folly  to  the  Gfreek. 

2  But  souls  enlightened  from  above 

With  joy  receive  the  word  ; 
They  see  what  wisdom,  pa  ver,  and  love 
Shhie  in  their  dying  Lord. 

?>  The  vital  savor  of  his  name 

Restores  their  fainting  breath; 
But  unbelief  perverts  the  same 
To  guilt,  despair,  and  death. 

Till  God  diffuse  his  graces  down, 

Like  showers  of  heavenly  rain,    * 
In  vain  Apollos  sows  the  ground, 
And  Paul  may  plant  in  vain.        , 


11  C.   M. 

1  EARTH  has  engrossed  mj  love  too  long, 

?Tis  time  I  lift  mine  eyes 
Upward,  dear  Father,  to  thy  throne,  ■ 
And  to  my  native  skies. 

2  There  the  blest  Man,  my  Saviour  sits  I 

The  God!    how  bright  he  shines! 
And  scatters  infinite  delights 
On  all  the  happy  minds. 

3  Seraphs,-  with  elevated  strains, 
i       Circle  the  throne  around, 

And. move  and  charm  the  starry  plains 
With  an  immortal  sound. 

4-  Jesus,  the  Lord,  their  harp  employs : 

Jesus,  my*  love,  they  sing  ! 
« •  Jesus,  the  life  of  both  our  joys, 

Sounds  sweet  from  every  string. 
5  !Now  let  me  mount  'and  join  their  song, 

And  be  an  angel  too  ; 
Mpheart,  my  hiind,  my  ear,  my  tongue, 

Here's  joyfnl  work  for  you. 
5  I  would  begin  the  music  here,        • 

And  so  ray  soul  should  ri.se  ; 
'0  for  some  heavenly  notes  to  bear 

My  passions  to  the  skies  ! 


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12  S,  M. 

1  GOD'S  holy  law  transgressed, 

Speaks  nothing  but  despair  ;' 
Convinced  of  guilt,  with  grief  oppressed, 
We  find  no  comfort  there. 

2  Not  all  our  groans  and-  tears, 

Nor  works  which  we- have  done, 
Nor  nows,  nor  promises,  nor  prayers, 
Can  e'er  lor  sin  atone. 

3  Relief  alone  is  found 

In  Jesus'  precious  blood  : 
Tis  this  that  heals  the  mortal  wound, 
And  reconciles  to  God. 

4  High  lifted  on  the  cros's, 

The  spotless  Victim  dies: 

This  is  salvation's  only  source; 

Hence  all  our  hopes  arise. 

18  S.  M. 

1  JESUS,  we  look  to  thee, 

Thy  promised  presence  claim  ; 
9  Thou  in  the  midst  of  us  shall  be, 
Assembled  in  thy  name  : 

2  Thy  name  salvation  is, 

Which  here  we  come  to  prove  ; 
Thy  name  is  life,  and  health,  and  peace, 
And  everlasting  love. 


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3  Present  we  know  thou  art, 

But,  0,  thyself,  reveal  1 
Now,  Lord,  let  every  bounding  heart 
The  mighty  comfort  feel ! 

4  0  may  thy  quickening  voice, 

The  depth  of  sin  remove  ; 
And  bid  our  inmost  souls  rejoice, 
In  hope  of  perfect  love  ! 

14  •    L.  M. 

1  NOT  to  condemn  the  sons  of  men, 

Did  Christ,  the  Son  of  God,  appear} 
No  weapon  in  his  hands  are  seen, 
No  flaming  sword  or  thunder  there. 

2  Such  was  the  pity  of  our  God, 

He  loved  the  race  of  man  so  well, 
He  sent  his  Son  to  bear  our  load 

Of  sins,  and  save  our  souls  from  hell. 

3  Sinners,  believe  the  Saviour's  word; 

Trust  in  his  migh'.y  name,  and  live. 
A  thousand  jo^s  his  lips  afford, 

His  hands  a  thousand  blessings  give. 

15  C.   M. 

1  JOY  to  the  world  ;  the  Lord  is  come, 
Let  earth  receive  her  King  ;        # 
Let  ever  heart  prepare  him  room, 
And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 


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2  Joy  to  the  earth,  the  Saviour  reigns  : 

Let  men  their  songs  employ  ; 
While  fields  and  floods,  rocks,  hills  and 
plains 
Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 

3  No  more  let  sins  and  sorrows  grow, 

Noii  thorns  infest  the  ground  ; 
He  comes  to  make  his  blessings  flow 
Far  as  the  curse  is  found. 

4  He  rules  the' world  with  truth  and  grace, 

And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  his  righteousness, 
And  wonders  of  his  love. 

1Q  C.   M. 

1  PLUNGED  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair, 

We  wretched  sinners  lay, 
Without  one  cheerful  beam  of  hope, 
Or  spark  of  glimmering  day., 

2  With  pitying  eyes  the  Prince  of  grace 

Beheld  our  helpless  grief; 
He  saw,  and  0,  amazing  love  ! 
He  ran  to  oar  relief- 

3  Down  from  the  shining  seats  above 

With  jo)ful  haste  he  fled, 
'  Entered  the  grave  in  mortal  flesh, 
And  dwelt  among  the  dead. 


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4  0,  for  this  love,  let  rock  and  hills 
Their  lasting  silence  break, 
And  all  harmonious  human  tongues 
The  Saviour's  praises  speak. 

IT  ,  8,  7. 

1  ONE  there  is  above  ail  others, 

Weli  deserves  the  name  of  Friend  ; 
His  is  love  beyond  a  brother's, 
Costly,  free-,  and  knows  no  end. 

2  Whieh'of  all  our  friends,  to  save  U3, 

Could  or  would  have  Ified  his  blood? 
But  this  Saviour  died  to  ha-ve  us 
Reconciled,  in  him,  to  God,        " 

3  When  he  lived  on  earth  abased, 

Friend  of  sinners  wns  his  name  j 
Now  above  all  g!ory  rasied, 
He  rejoices  in  the  same. 

4  0  for  grace  our  hearts  to  soften  I 

Teach  us,  Lord,  at  length  to  love  ; 
We,  alas !  forget  too  often, 

it  a  friend  tie  have  above. 

18  L.   M. 

]   WHEN  marshalled  on  the  nightly  plain, 
The  glittering  host  bestuds  the  sky, 


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One  star  alone,  of  all  the  train, 
Can  fix  the  sinner's  wandering  eye. 

2  Hark  1  hark!  to  God  the  chorus  breaks, 

From  every  host,  from  every  gem  ; 
But  one  alone  the  Saviour  speaks — 
It  is  the  Star  of  Bethlehem  I 

3  Once  on  the  raging  seas  I  rode  ; 

The   storm   was  loud,  the  night  was 

dark  : 
1>he  ocean  yawned,  and  rudely  blowed 
The  wind  that  tossed    my   foundering 

bark. 

4  Deep  horror  then  my  vitals  froze; 

Death-struck,  I  ceased  the  tide  to  stem; 
"When  sbddenly  a  star  arose — _ 
"It  was  the  Star  of  Bethlehem  ! 

5  It  was  my  guide,  my  light,  my  aiU; 

It  made  my  dark  forebodings  Cease  ; 
And  through  the  storm   and  danger's 
thrall, 
It  led  me  to  the  port  of  peace. 

6  Now,  safely  moored,  my  perils  o'er, 

I'll  sing  first  in  night's  diadem, 
Forever,  and  forevermore — 
The  Star— the  Star  of  Bethlehem  f 


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19  H,  M. 

1  ARISE,  my  soul,  arise ; 

Shake  off  thy  gu'lty  fears  ; 
The  bleeding  sacrifice 

In  my  behalf  appears  ; 
Before  the  throne  my  Surety  stands ; 
My  name  is  written  on  his  hands. 

2  The  bleeding  wounds  he  bears, 

Received  on  Calvary, 
Now  pour  effectual  prayers, 
»         And  strongly  speak  for  me  : 
"  Forgive  him,  0  forgive,"  they  cry, 
"ftor  let  that  ransomed  sinner  die." 

3  The  Father  hears  him  pray, 

The  dear  anointed  One  j 
He  cannot  turn  away 

The  pleading  of  his  Son  $    * 
His  spirit  answers  to  the  blood, 
And  cells  me  I  am  born  of  God. 

4  To  God  I'm  reconciled  ; 

His  pardoning  voice  I  hear  ; 
He  owns  me  for  his  child  j 

I  can  no  longer  fear  •, 
With  filial  trust  I  now  draw  nigh, 
And  "  Father,  Abba  Father,"  cry. 


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20  L.    M. 

1  JESTTS  !  and  shall  it  ever  be, 

A  mortal  man  ashamed  of  thee  ? 
Ashamed  of  thee,  whom  angels  praise, 
Whose   glories   shine- through   endless 
days  ! 

2  Ashamed  of  Jesus!  sooner  far 
Let  evening  blush  to  own  a  star; 

He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine    . 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 

3  Ashamed  of  Jesi*s !  that,  dear  friend 
On  whom  my  hope.-  of  life  depend? 
No  ;  when  I  blush,  be  this  my  sham3r 
That  I  no  more  revere  his  name. 

4  Ashamed  -of  Jesus!  Yes  I  may, 
When  I've  no  guilt,  to  wash  away, — 
No  tear  to  wipe,  no  good  to  crave. 
No  fears  to  hush,  no  soul  to  ^ave. 

5  Till  then — nor  is  my  boasting  vain — 
Till  then  I  beast  a  Saviour  slain  ! 
And  0  may  this  my  glory  be, 
Jesus  is  not  ashamed  of  me! 

21  C.    M. 

1   HOW  sweet  t\ye  name  of  Jesus  sounds 
In  a  believer's  ear! 
It  soothes  his  sorrows,  heals  his   wounds, 


AncTdrives  away  his  fears. 

2  It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole? 

And  calms  the  troub'ed  breast  j 
'Tis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 
And  to  the  weary,  rest. 

3  Weak  is  the  effort  of  my  heart, 

And  cold  my  warmest  thought ; 
But  when  I  see  thee  as  thou  art, 
I'll  praise  theo  as  I  ought. 

22  C.    M. 

1  JESUS,  I  love  thy  charming  name  } 

'Tis  music  to  mine  ear; 
Fain  would  I  sound  it  aut  so  loud 
That  heaven  and  earih  might  near. 

2  Yes,  thou  art  yrecious  to  my  soul, 
'    My  transport  and  my  trust  ; 
Jewels  to  thee  are  gaudy  toys, 

And  gold. is  sordid  dust;    w 

3  All  my  capacious  powers  can  wish 

In  thee  doth  richly  meet. 
Nor  to  my  eyes  is  life  so  dear, 
•  Nor  friendship  half  so  sweet. 
A  Thy  grace  shall  dwell  upon  my  heart, 
And  shed  its  fragrance  there — 
The  noblest  balm  of  all  its  wounds, 
The  cordial  of  its  care. 


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5  V}\  speak  the  honors  of  thy  name 
With  ray  last,  laboring  breath, 
And,  dying,  clasp  thee  in  my  arras, 
The  antidote  of  death. 

23  C.    M. 

1  ALL  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name! 

Let  angels  prostrate  fall ; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all, 

2  Ye  chosen  seed  of  Israel's  race. 

A  remnant  weak  and  small! 
Hail  him  who  saves  you  by  his  grace, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all, 

3  Ye  Gentile  sinners,  ne'er  forget 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall: 

•  Go  spread  your  trophies  at  his  feet, 

And  crown  him  Lord. of  all! 

24  L.    M. 

1  AWAKE,  my  soul,  in  joyful  hiys. 
And  sing  thy  great  Redeemer's  praise 
He  justly  claims  -a  song  from  me  •, 
His  loving  kindness,  0  how  freert 

2  He  saw  me  ruined  by  the  fall, 
Yet  loved  me  notwithstanding  all  j 
He  saved  me  from  my  lost  estate ; 

"  Sis  loving  kindness,  0  how  good  J 


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3   Though  numerous  hosts  of  mighty  foes, 
Though  earth  and  hell,  my  way  oppose, 
He  safely  leads  my  soul  along  1 
His  loving  kindness,  0  how  strong. 

"4"  I  often  feel  my  sinful  heart 

Prone  from  my  Saviour  to  depart ;% 
But  though  I  ofi  have  hitn  forgot, 
His  loving  kindness  changes  not. 

5  Soon  shall  I  pass  this  mortal  vale  ; 

.  Soon  a^  my  mortal  powers  must  fail; 
0,  maymy  last,  exrjfring  breath 
His  loving  kindness  sing  in  death. 

25  C.    M. 

I  SALVATION!  oh,  the  joyful  sound, 
Glad  tidings  to  our  ears  ; 
A  sovereign  balm  for  every  wound, 
A  cordial  for  our  fears. 


ika;H 
At  h( 


hell's  dark  door  we  lay  ; 
But  now  we  rise  by  grace  divine, 
And  see  a  heavenly  day. 
3  Salvation  1  let  the  echo  fly 
The  spacious  earth  around  ; 
While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 
Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. 


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26  L.    M. 

1  BEFORE  Jehovah's  awfnl  throne, 

Ye  nations  bow  with  sacred  joy  ; 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone, 
He  can  create,  and  he  .destroy* 

2  His  sovereign  pojrerj  without  our  aid, 

Made  ns  of  clay  and  formed  us  men;  9 
And  w  en  like    wandering    sheep,  we 
strayed, 
He  b  roaght  us  to  his  fold  again. 

3  We  are  his  people,  we  his  care,     « 

Our  soul*,  and  our  njjprtal  frame;  * 
What  lasring  honors  shall  vve  rear, 
Almighty  maker  to  thy  name? 

4  We'll  crowd   thy   gates  with    thankful 

songs. 
High  as  the  heaven  our  voices  raise  ; 
And  ear  h,  with  her  ten  thdusend  tongues, 
Shall  fill  thy   courts  with   sounding 
praise. 

~>  Wide  as  >rid  is  thy  comn 

Vpht  ix*  enmity  ihy  love  : 
Firm  as  a  rotrk  thy  truth  shall  stand, 
When  rolling  years   ihall   cease    to 
move. 


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27  L.  AT. 

1  FROM  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies, 
Let  the  creator's  praise  arise  ; 

Let  the  Redeemer's  name  be  sung 
Through  every  laud,  by  evesy  tow^ue. 

2  Eternal  are  thy  mercies,  Lord. 
And  truth  eternal  is  thy  Word  : 
Thy  praise  shall  sound  "from  shor.3 

shore  ; 
Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 
23  C.  M. 

1  I  LOVE  to  steal  awhile  away 

From  every  cumbering  care; 
And  spend  the  hours  of  setting  day 
In  humble,  grateful  prayer. 

2  I  love  in  solitude  to  shed 

The  penitential  tear ; 
.  And  all  his  promises  to  plead, 
When  none  but  God  can  hear, 

3  I  love  to  think  on  mercies  past, 

And  future  good  implore  ; 
And  all  my  cares  and  sorrows  cast 
On  him  whom  I  adore. 

4  I  love  by  faith  to  take  a  view 

Of  brighter  scenes  in  heaven  ; 
x!ie  prospect  (\t£h  mv  sfr*»nqrt,h  renew 
While  hereby  tempers  iiii>eu, 

3 


0  Thus  when  life's  toilsome  day  is  o'er. 

May  its  departing  ray, 
Be  calm  as  this  impressive  hoar,. 
And  lead  to  endless  day. 

29  S.   Mt 

1  GOME,  we  that  love  the  Lord,        \ 

Aud  let  our  joys  by  known  ; 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  aceor  lr 
And  thus  surround  the  throne. 

2  The  sorrows  of  the  mind 

Be  banished  from  ihe  place; 
Religion  never  waa  designed 
To  make  our  pleas  ir^s  less. 
2  Let  those  refuse  to  sing, 

Who  never  knew  our  God  j 
But  children  of  the  heavenly  King, 
May  speak  their  joys  abroad- 
£  The  -hill  ot'Zion  yields 

A  thousand  sacred  sweets, 
Before  we  reach  \hk  heavenly  .field?, 
Or  walk. the  golden  streets. 
5  Then  let  onr  songs  an/>und, 
And  eWry  tear  bo  dry  : 
"We're    marching    tru-ou^h    Inr~.v 
ground, 
To  fairer  ^orJJs  on  nigti. 


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30  C.  M. 

]    0  THOU,'  whose  tender  mercy  hears 
Contrition's  humble  sigh  ; 
Whose  hand,  indulgent,  wipe's,  the  tears, 
From  sorrow's  weeping  eye  ;- 
'1  See  low  before  thy  throne  of  grace, 
A  wretched  wanderer  mourn  ; 
Hast  thou  not -hid  me  seek  thy  fa<  •?? 
Hast  thou  not  said, — "  Relm  n  ?  '' 

3  And  shall  my  guilty  tears  prevail 

To  drive  me  from  thy  feet? 
Oh,  let  not  this  dear  refuse  fail,  ■ 
This  only  safe  retreat  ! 

4  Oh,  shine  on   this  benighted  heart 

With  beams  of  mercy  shine  ! 
And  let  thy  healing  voice  imj  art 
A  taste  of joys  divine. 
81  "CM.' 

)   APPROACH,  my  soul,  the  mer.-y-s^t, 
Where  Jesus  answers  prayer. 
There  humbly  fall  before  his  feet, 
For  none  can  perish   there* 
2  Thy  promise  is  my  only  plea  ; 
With  this  I  venture  nigh; 
Thou  callesi.  burdened  souls  to  thee, 
And  such,  O  I  ord  am  I. 


3  ISowcd  down  beneath  a  load  of  sin,    ♦ 

By  Satan  sorely  pressed, 
By  wars  without,  and  fenrs  within, 
I  >  onie  In  thee  fur  rest. 

4  Be  thou  n.y  shield  and  hiding-place, 

That,  sheltered  near  thy  side, 
I  may  mv  tierce  accuser  face. 
And  till  him  thou  hast  died. 

5  0,  wondrous  love! — to  bleed  and  die, 

Tj  bt-ar  the  cross  and  shame, 
Thai;  guilty  sinners,  such  ac.  I, 

.hr  plead  his  gracious  name. 

6  "iVr>r  tempest-tossed  soul,  be  still, 

My  promised  grace  receive  :■" 
'Tis  Jesus  speaks— I  must,  I  will, 
I  can,  I  do  believe. 

3?  L.  M. 

1    What  various  hindrances  we  meet, 
In  coming  to  a  merey-seat; 
Yet  who  that  knows  the  worth  of  prayer, 
But  wishes  to  be  often  there. 
Prayer  makes  the  darkened  cloud    with- 
draw, 
Prayer  climbs  the  ladder  Jacob  saw, 
Gives  exercise  to  fail h  and  love, 
Brings  every  blessin  fro  rag  above. 


3  Restraining  pr-ayer,  we  cease  to  fight ; 
Prayer  makes  •  the    Christian's   armor 

bright  ; 
And  Satan  trembles  v?hen  he  sees 
The  weakest  saint  upon  his  knees. 

4  Have  you  no  words?    Ah  '  ihink  again, 
"Words  flow  a.paee  when  you  complain,' 
And  fill  your  fellow  creature's  ear         ' 
With  the  sad  tale  of  all  you/  care. 

5  Were  half  the  breath  thus  vainly  spent, 
To  heaven  in  supplication  sent. 
Your  cheerra'i  song  tfouid  opener  be, 

u  Hear  wtat  the  Lord  has  done  for  me." 
33  7s. 

1  DEPTH  of  mercy,  can  there  be 
Mercy  still  reserved  forme? 
Can  my  God  his  wrath  forbear? 
Me,  the  chief  of  sinners,  spare? 

2  I  have  long  withstood  his  grace, 
Long  prbvoked  him  to  his  face  ; 
Would  not  hearken  to  his  calls, 
Grieved  him  by  a  thousand  falls. 

2  There  for  me  the  Saviour  stands, 

Shows  his  wounds,  and  spreads  hishand«; 
God  is  love  !  •  1  know,  I  teel, 
Jesus  weeps  and  loves  me  still. 


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4  Nov.  incline  me  to- repent! 
Let  me  now  my  fall  lament ! 
Now  my  foul  revolt  deplore, 
Weep,  believe,  and  sin  no  more. 

34  C.  M. 

1  COM  E,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 

W  th  all  thy  quickening  powers, 
Kind  e  a  flame  of  saored  love 
In  .hese  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2  Look,  how  we  grovel  hpre  below, 

Fond  of  these  trifling  toys! 
Ours^uls  can  neither  fly  nor  go 
To  reach  eternal  joys. 

3  In  vain  we  tune  our  formal  songs, 

In  vain  we  strive  to  rise  ; 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tonnes,  - 
And  our  devotion  dies. 

4  Dear  I  ord,  and  shall  we  ever  live 

At  tliis  poor  dying  rate? 
O«rlo\e  so  faint,  so  cold  to  thee, 

And  thine  tons  so  great? 
6  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heaved  !y  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quickening  powers: 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love, 

And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 


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35  L.  M. 

1  FROM  every  stormy  wind  that  blows. 
From  every  swelling  tide  of  woe3, 
There  is  a  calm,  a  sure  retreat  ; 

Tis  found  before  the  mercy  seat.- 

2  There  is  a  place  where  Jpsus  sheds 
The  oil  of  gladness  on  our  heads, 
A  place  of  all  on  earth  most  sweet, 
It  is  the  blood-bought  mercy-seat. 

*3 'There  is  a  scene  where  spirits  blpnd, 
Where  friend  holds  fellowship  with  friend; 
Though  sundered  far,  by  fai'h  they  meet 
Around  one  common  mercy  sear. 

4  There,  on  easrla  wings  we  soir, 
And  sin  and  sense  molest  no  more ; 
And  heaven  comes  down  our  souls    to 

greet, 
Ard  glory  crowns  the  mercy-seat: 

36  c.  m.      r:  z 

1   A  THROVE  ofpraoel  Hieu  let  ua  go 

And  offer  up  our  prayer  ; 
A  gracious  God  will  mercy  fclsow 
To  all  that  worship  there. 


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A  throne  of  grace!  0,  at  that  throne 

Our  knees  have  often  bent, 
And    God   has   showered    his   blessings 
down 

As  ofte  n  as  we  went. 

3  A  thror.e  of  grace  !  rejoice  ye  saints  ! 

That  throae;is  open  still  ; 
To  God  unbosom  your  complaints, 
And  then  inquire  his  will, 

4  A  throne  of  grace  we  yet  shall  need 

Long  as  we  draw  our  breath, 
A  Saviour  too,  to  intercede, 
Till  we  are  changed 'by  death. 

5  The  throne  of  glory  then  shall  glow 

With  beams  from  Jesus'  face, 
And  we  no  longer  want  shall  know,    • 
Nor  need  a  throne  of  grace. 

37  C.  M. 

1  GOD  is  a  Spirit,  just  and  wise, 

He  sees  our  inmost  miud  ; 
In  vain  to  heaven  we  raise  out  cries. 
And  leave  our  souls  behind. 

2  Nothing  but  truth  before  his  throne 

With  houor  can  appear; 
The  painted  hypocrites  are  known 
Through  the  disguise  J-hey  wear. 


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3  Their  lifted  eyes  sslute  the  skies, 

.    Their  binding  kn^es  -.he  giound; 
But  God  abhors  the  sacrifice,  * 
Where  not  the  heart  is  found. 

4  Lord,  search   my   thoughts,  and  try  my 

ways, 
And* make  my  sou]  sincere; 
Then  shall  I  stand  before  thy  face, 
^Aud  find  acceptance  there. 

C.  M. 

1  FBAYERis  Hie  soul's  si  .cere  desire, 

Unaltered  or  expressed, 
't  he  motion  of  a  hkM'en  fire, 
That  trembles  in  the  breast. 

2  Prayer  is  the  burden  of  a  sigh, 

The  falling  of  a  tear, 
The  upward  glancing  of  an  eye 
When  none  but  Gcd  is  near. 

3  Prayer  is  the  simplest  form  of  speech 

That  infant  lips  can  try  : 
Prayer,  the  Bujblimest  strains  that  reach 
The  Majesty  on  high. 

4  Prater  is  the  christian's  vital  breath, 

The  Christian's  native  air, 
His  watchword  at  the  gates  of  death; 
He  enters  heaven  with  prayer. 


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39  ,  LM.       " 

]    WITH  all  the  boasted  pomp  of  wnr, 
In  vain,  we  dare  the  hostile  field; 
In  vain,  unless  the  Lord  be  there; 
Tliin^  arm  alone  our  land  c;yi  shield. 

3  Our  aims  succeed,  our  councils  guide, 

Let  iliy  riiiht  hand  our  cause  maintain  ; 
Till  wiirls  destructive  rage  subside, 
And  peace  resume  her  gentle  reign. 

40  %  M. 

1  .LORD,  while  for  all  mankind  we  pray, 

Of  every  clime  .and  roast, 
G,  hear  us  t'or  our  n -itive  land  — 
The  land  We  love  the  mo*'. 

2  0,  guard  nur  shores  from  every  foe, 

With  pence  our  borders  bless, 
With  prosperous  limes  our  ci!ies  crown, 
Our  fields  with  plenteousneFs. 
§  Unite  us  in  the  sacred  love 

Of  knowledge-,  truth,  and  thee; 
And  lei  oar  hills  and  valleys  shout 
The  song  of  liberty* 

4  Lord  of  the  nations,  thus  to  thee 

Our  country  we  commend  : 
Be  thou  her  refuge  and  her  trust, 
Her  everlasting  friend/ 


4a 

4\  G.  M. 

1  RELIGION  is  the  chief  concern 

Of  mortals  hete  below  ; 
May  T  its.  great  importance  learn, 
Its  sovereign  virtue  know. 

2  Religion  should  out  tbongbts  engag* 

Amidstour  youthful  bloom, 
'Twill  fit  us  for  declining  age, 
Or  for  an  early  tomb. 

3  0,  may  my  heart  by  grace  r.  newed, 

Be  my  Redeemer's  throne; 
And  be  my  stubborn  will  subdued, 


4  Let  deep  repentance,  fai<h  and  love, 
Be  joined  with  godly  fear; 
And  all  my  conversation  prove 
My  heart  to  be  sincere. 

42  C.  ML 

1  COME,  trembling  sinner,  in  whose  brea  t 

A  thousand  thoughts  revolve; 
Come,  with  your  guilt  and  fear  oppresse  L 
And  make  this  last  resolve. 

2  I'll  go  to  Jesus,  though  my  sin 


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Hath  like  a  mountain  rose; 
I  know  his  courts,  I'll- enter  in, 
Whatever  may  oppose. 

3  Perhaps  he  will  admit  my  plea, 

Perhaps  will  hear  my  prayer; 
But  if  I  perish;  1  will  pray, 
And  perish  only  there. 

4  I  can  but  perish  if!  go, 

I  an:,  resolved  to  try  ; 
For  if  1  stay  awn  v.  I  kno  w 
I  must  i'e 

43  S's;  Tb  &  4.      . 

1  COME,  ye  sinners,  poor  ;md  wretched, 

Weak  and  I,  sick  and  sore! 

Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you, 

Full  of  pity  joined  '.vith  power; 
He  is  a  Me, 
He  is  willing:  doubt  no  more. 

2  Come,  ye  thirsty  !   come  and  welcome; 

God's  free  bounty  glorify  ; 
True  belief,  and  true  repeiv.ance, 

Every  grace  that  brings  us  nigh — 
Without  money, 
Come  to  Jesus  Christ  ;:nd  buy. 

5  Let  not  conscience  make  you  linger, 

Nor  of  fitness  food  ly  dream  ; 


45 

Is  to  feel  your  need  of  him  ; 
This  he  gives  you  ; 
'Tis  his  Spirit's  rising  beam. 

4  Come  ye  weary,  heavy  laden, 
Lo^t  and  ruined  by  the  fall ! 
If  you  tarry  till  you're  better, 
You  will  Dever  come  at  all : 
Not  the  righteous — 
Sinners,  Jesus  came  to  call. 

44  7's. 

1  BLEEDING  hearts  defiled  by  sin, 
Jesus  Christ  can  make  you  clean  ! 
Contrite  souls  with'  guilt  opprest, 
Jesus  Christ  can  give  you  rest. 

2  You  that  mourn  o'er  follies  past. 
Precious  hours  and  and  years  laid  waste  ; 
Turn  to  God,  0  turn  and  'ive ! 

Jesus  Christ  can  still  forgive. 

3  Souls  benighted  and  forlorn, 
Grieved,  afflicted,  tempest-worn, 
Now  in  Israel's  Rock  confide  ; 
Jesus  Christ  for  man  has  died. 

4  Fainting  souls,  in  peril's  hour, 
Yield  not  to  the  tempter's  power  ; 
On  the  risen  Lord  rely  ; 


46 

'to  ll's  &  10's. 

x  \  OME,  ye  disconsolate,   wher'er   ye   lan- 
guish : 
Come    to    the    mercy-seat    fervently 
kne-1 ; 
Here  bring  your  wounded  hearts,  here  tell 
your  anguish  ; 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  heaven  cannot 
heal. 

1  Joy  to  the  desolate,  light  of  the  straying. 
Hope   of  the    penitent,  fadeless   and 
pure, 
Here  speaks  the  Comforter,  tenderly  say- 
ing, 
.  Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  heaven  cannot 
cure.     ' 

4  Here  see  the  bread  of  life  ;  see  waters  flow- 
ing 
Forth  from  the  throne  of  God,  pure  from 
above ; 
Come    to    the  feast   of  lovo  ;  come,   ever 
knowing 
Earih  has  no  sorrow  but  heaven  can  re- 
move. 


47 


±6  C.  M. 

3   JESUS  thou  art  the  sinner's  Friend  ; 
As  such  I  look  to  thee.  , 
Now  in  the  bowels  of  thy  '.ove, 

0  Lor^  reroefaber  me. 

1  Remember  thy  pure  word  of  grace; 
Remember  Calvary  ; 
Remember  all  thy  dying  groans, 
And  then  remember  me. 

3  .Thou  woundrous  Advocate  with  God, 

1  yield  myself  to  thee  ; ' 

While  thou  art  sitting  on  thy  throne, 
0  Lord,  remember  me. 

<   \  dwn  I'm  guilty,  own  I'm  vile, 
But  thy  salvation's  free: 
Then  in  thy  all-abounding  grace, 

0  Lord,  remember  me. 

5   .ioweer  iorsaken  or  distressed," 
Howe'er  oppressed  I  be, 
Howe'ei  afflicted  here  on  earth, 
Do  thou  remember  me. 

<5  And  when  T  close  my  eyes  in  death, 
And  creature  helps  all  flee, 
Then,  0  my  great  Redeemer'  God, 

1  pray,  remember  me. 


4S 


41  L.  M. 

1   0  THAT  my  load  of  sin  were  gone  ! 
O  that  I  could  at  last  submit, 
A  :  Je?us  feet  to  lay  it  down  ! 
To  lay  my  soul  at  Jesus'  feet! 
>     l»  o.<t  for  my  soul  I  long  to  find  : 
Saviour  of  ail,  if  mine  thou  art, 
G  rr»  me  thy  meek  and  low^  mind, 
And  stamp  thine  image  on  my  heart. 

3  tun  would  I  learn  of  thee,  my  God, 

I'hy  light  and  easy  burden  prove  ; 
T    .?  cross  all  stuined  with  hallow'd  bloo£. 
iie  labor  of  thy  dying  love. 

4  1  would,  but  thou  must  give  the  power  ; 

My  heart  from  sin  release  ; 
J'ling  near,  bring  near  the  joyful  hour, 
And  fill  me  with  thy  perfect  peace. 

5  Tome,  Lord,  the  drooping  sinner  cheer. 

Nor  let  thy  chariot  wheels  delay: 
Appear,  in  my  poor  heart  appear! 
My  God,  my  Saviour,  come  away. 

4S  '  L.  M. 

1  LIFE  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord, 
T.'ie  time  t'  ensure  the  great  reward; 
And  while  the  lamp  bolds  out  to  burn, 
The  vilest  sinner  may  return. 


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2  Life  is  the  hour  that  God  has  given 
To  :scape  from  hell  end  fly  to  heaven  ; 
The  day  of  grace,  and  mortals  may 
Secure  the  blessings  of  the  day. 

3  The  living  know  that  they  must  die, 
But  all  the  dead  forgotten  lie ; 
Their  memory  and  their  sense  is  gone, 
Alike  unknowing  and  unknown. 

4  Then  what  my  thoughts  design  to  do, 
My  hands,  with  all  your  might  pursue, 
Since  no  device  nor  work  is  found, 

No  faith,  nor  hope  beneath  the  ground. 

5  There  are  no  acts  of  pardon  past 

In  the  cold  grave  to  which  we  haste, 
.  But  darkness,  death,  and  long  despair, 
Reign  in  eternal  silence  there. 

40  7's. 

1  SINNER,  rouse  thee  from  thy  sleep, 
Wake,  and  o'er  thy  folly  weep  ; 
Raise  thy  spirit,  dark  and  dead; 
Jesus  waits  his  light  to  shed. 

2  Wake  from  sleep  ;  arise  from  death  ; 
See  the  bright  and  living  path  ; 
Watchful  tread  that  path;  be  wise  ; 
Leave  thy  folly  ;  seek  the  skies. 


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3  Leave  thy  folly  ;  cease  from  crime  ; 
From  this  hour  redeem  thy  time; 
Life  secure  without  delay; 

Evil  is  thy  mortal  day. 

L.  M 

1  8AY,  sinner,  hath  a  voice  within 

Oft  whispered  to  thy  secret  soul, 
Urged  thee  to  leave  the  ways  of  sin, 
And  yield  thy  heart  to  God's  control 

2  Sinner,  it  was  a  heavenly  voice  , 

It  was  the  Saviour's  gracious  call ; 
It  bade  thee  make  the  better  choice, 
And  haste  to  seek  in  Christ  thine  all. 
J  Spurn  not  the  call  to  life  and -light ; 
Regard  jn    time  the  warning  kind  ; 
That  call  thdu  inay'stnot  always  slight, 
And  yet  the  gate  of  mercy  find. 

4  Sinner,  perhaps  this  very  day 

Thy  last  accepted  time  may  be  ; 
0,  shouldst  thou  grieve  hiss  now  away, 
Then  hope  may  never  beam  on  thee. 

51    ,  7's. 

1  SINNERS  turn  ;  why  will  ye  die? 
God.  your  Maker  asks  you  why ; 
God,  who  did  your  being  give, 
Made  you  with  himself  to  live. 


51 


2  Sinners  turn  ;  Why  will  ye  die  ? 
God,  your  Saviour  asks  you  why: 
Will  ye  not  in  him  believe? 
He  has  died  that  ye  might  live.    .      • 

:;  Will  ye  let  him  die  in  vain? 

■     Crucify  your  Lord  again  ? 
Wfey,  unpardoned  sinner,  why 
Will  ye  slight  his  grace,  and  die? 

4  Sinners,  turn  ;  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God,  the  Spirit,  asks  }on  why: 
Often  with  you  has  he  strove, 
Wooed  you  to  embraoe  his  love. 

It  Will  ye  not  his  grace  reeeive? 
Will  ye  still  refuse  to  live? 
0,'ye  dying  sinners,  why, 
Why  will  ye  forever  die  ? 

S^  7's. 

1  WHEN  thy  mortal  life  is  fled, 

When  the  death-shades  o'er  thee  spread, 
When  is  finished  thy  career, 
Sinner,  where  wilt  thou  appear? 

2  When  the  world  has  passed  away, 
When  draws  near  the  judgment- day, 
When  the  awful  trump  shall  sound, 
Say,  0  where  wilt  thou  be  found  ? 


52 


3  When  the  judge  descends  in  light, 
Clothed  in  majesty  and  might, 
When  the  wicked  quail  with  fear, 
Where,  0  where  wilt  thou  appear  ? 

4  While  the  Holy  Ghost  is  nigh, 
Quickly  to  the  Saviour  fly  : 
Then  shall  peace  thy  spirit  cheer ; 
Then  in  heaven  shalt  thou  appear. 

53  L.   M. 

1  RETURN,0  wanderer,  return, 

•  And  seek  an  injured  Fathers  face;     • 
Those  warm  desires  that  in  thee  burn, 

Were  kindled  by  reclaiming  grace. 

2  Return,  0  wanderer  return,  4 

And  seek  a  Father's  melting  heart: 
His  pitying  eyes  thy  grief  discern, 

His  hand  shall  heal  thy  inward  smart. 

3  Return,  0  wanderer,  return, 

•  Thy  Saviour  bids  thy  spirit  live  ; 
Go  to  his  bleeding  feet,  and  learn 

How  freely  Jesus  can  forgive. 

4  Return,  0  wanderer,  return, 

And  wipe  away  the  falling  taar; 
'Tis  God  who  says,  "No  longer  mourn." 


53 


54 

1  WE'RE  travelling  borne  to  heaven  above 

Will  you  go  ? 
To  sing  the  Saviour's  dying  love, 

Will  you  go? 
Millions  have  reached  that  blest  abode, 
Anointed  kings  ai  d  priests  to  God, 
And  millions  more  are  on  the  road, 

Will  you  go  ? 

2  We're  going  to  see  the  bleeding  Lamb, 

Will  you  go? 
In  rapturous  strai  is  to  praise  his  name, 

Will  you  go?- 
The  crown  of  life   ve  there  shall  wear, 
The  conqueror 's  palms  our  hands   shall 

bear,  "    • 

And  all  the  joys  of  heaven  we'll  share, 

Will  "you  go  ? 

3  We're  going  to  join  the  heavenly  choir, 

Will  you  go? 
To  raise  our  voice  and  tune  the  lyre, 

Will  you  go?*  ; 
There  saints  and  angels  gladly  sing 
Hosanna  to  their  God  and  King, 
And  make  the  heavenly  arches  ring, 


54    • 

4t  The  way  to  heaven  is  straight  and  plain, 

Will  you  go  ? 
Repent,  believe,  be  born  again, 

Will  you  go  ? 
The  Saviour  cries  aloud  to  thee 
"  Take  up  thy  cross  and  follow  me, 
And  thou  shalt  my  salvation  see, 

Come  to  me." 

STj  S.  M. 

1  AND  can  I  yet  delay 

My  little  all  to  give? 
To  tear  my  soul  from  earth  away, 
For  Jesus  to  receive  ? 

2  Nay,  but  I  yield,  I  yield  ! 

I  can  bold  out  no  more : 
1  sink,  by  dying  love  compelled, 
And  own  the  conqueror  ! 

I  Though  late.  I  all  forsake  ; 
My  friends,  my  all  resign  ; 
Gracious  Redeemer,  take,  0  take, 
And  seal  me  ever  thine ! 

4  Come,  and  possess  me  whole, 
Nor  hence  again  remove : 
Settle  and  fix  my  wavering  soul 
With  all  thy  weight  of  love.     . 


55 


56  L.    M. 

Just  as  I  am,  without  one  plea, 
But  that  thy  blood  was  shed  for  me, 
And  that  thou  bidd'st  me  come  to  thee, 
0  Lamb  ot  God,  I  come. 

2  Just  as  T  am,  nnd  waiting  not 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot, 

To  thee,  whose  blood  can  cleanse  each  spot. 
,    0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  ! 

3  Just  as  I  am,  though  tossed  about 
With  manya  conflict,  many  a  doubt, 
With  fears  within,  and  war3  without, 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

4  Just  as  I  am,  poor,  wretched,  blind, 
Sight,  riches,  healing  ot  the  mind,  • 
Yea,  all  I  naed,  in  thee  to  find, 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  ! 

Z  Just  as  I  am, — thou  wilt  receive, 
Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve, 
Because  thy  promise  T  believe, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  ! 

6  Just  as  I  am, — thy  love  unknown 

Has  broken  every  barrier  down: 

•  Now  to  be  thine,  yea,  thine  alone, 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  1 


56 


57  L.    M. 

1  BROAD  is  the  read  that  leads  to  death, 

And  thousands  walk  together  there  ; 
But  wisdom  shows  a  narrow  path, 
With  here  and  there  a  traveler. 

2  "  Deny  thyself  and  take  thy  cross,'' 

Is  the  Redeemer's  great  command : 
Nature  must  count  her  gold  but  dross, 
If  she  would  gain  this  heavenly  land. 

3  The  fearful  soul  that  tires  and  faints, 

And  walks  the  ways  of  God  no  more, 
Is  hut  esteemed  almost  a  saint, 

And  makes  his  own  destruction  sure. 

4  Lord,  let  not  all  my  hopps  be  vain  ; 

Create  my  heart  eutirely  new — 
Which  hypocrites  could  ne'er  attain, 
Which  false  apostates  never  knew. 

58  C.  P.  M. 

I  O  THOU  that  hear'st  the  prayer  of  faith, 
Wilt  thou  not  save  a  soul  from  death 

That  casts  itself  on  thee  ? 
I  have  no  refuge  of  my  own, 
But  fly  to  what  my  Lord  hath  done 
And  suffered  once  for  me. 


57 


2  Slain  in  the  guilty  sinner's  stead, 
His  spotless  righteousness  I  plead, 

And  his  availing  blood  : 
That  righteousness  my  robe  shall  be; 
That  merit  shall  atone  for  me, 

Av     bring  me  near  to  God. 
Then  save  me  from  eternal  death.; 
The  Spirit  of  adoption  breathe: 

His  consolation  send  ; 
By  him  some  word  of  life  impart, 
And  sweetly -whisper  to  my  heart, 

«  Thy  Maker  is  thy  Friend." 
4  The  king  of  terrors  then  would  be 
A  welcome  messenger  to  me, 

To  bid  me  come  away; 
Unclogged  by  earth,  or  earthly  things, 
I'd  mount,  I'd  fly  with  eager  wings, 

To  everlasting  day. 

59  L.    M. 

1  SHOW  pity,  Lo»d ;  0  Lord,  forgive  ; 
Let  a. repenting  rebel  live; 

Are  not  thy  mercies  large  and  free  ? 
May  not  a  sinner  trust  in  thee? 

2  My  crimes  are  great,  but  can't  Burpass 
The  power  and  glory  of  thy  grace ; 
Great  God,  thy  nature  hath  no  bound  ; 
So  let  thy  pardoning  love  be  found. 


t>5 


3  O,  wash  my  soul  from  every  sin 

And  make  my  guilty  conscience  clean  ; 
Here  on  my  heart  the  burden  lies, 
And  past  offences  paiu  mine  eyes. 

4  Should  sudden  vengeance  seize  my  bitatb. 
I  must  pronounce  thee  just  in  death  ; 
And  if  my  soul  were  sent  to  hell, 

Thy  righteous  law  approves  it  well. 

5  Yet  save  a  trembling  sinner,  Lord, 
Whose  hope,  still  hovering  round  thy  word, 
Would  light  on  some  s;veet  promise  there, 
Some  sure  support  against  despair. 


60  C.   M. 

1*  FATHER,  I  stTetch  my  hands  to  thee. 
No  other  help  I  know  ; 
If  thou  withdraw  thyself  from  me, 
Ah  I  whither  &h  ill  I  go  ? 


2  What  did  thine  only  Son  enduro, 

Before  1   drew  my  breath  ! 

What  pain,  what  labor  to  secure 

iij  soul  from  endlesa  death  I 


59 


3  Author  of  faith,  to  the  I  lift 
My  weary,  longing  eyes: 
0,  let  me  now  receive  that  gift, 
My  soul  without  it  dies  ! 

.61        •-,  Vs. 

1  ROCK  of  ages  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee ; 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 
From  thy  side,  a  healing  flood, 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cure — 

Save  from  wrath,  and  make  me  pure. 

2  Should  my  tears  forever  flow, 
Should  my  zeal  no  languor  know, 
All  for  sin  could  not  atone  : 
Thou  must  save,  and  thou  alone; 
In  my  hand  no  price  I  bring ; 
Simply  to  thy  cross  I  cling. 

3  When  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  mine  eyelids  close  in  death. 
When  I  rise  to  worlds  unknown, 
See  thee  on  thy  judgment  throne, — 
Rock  of  ages  cleft  for  me, 

Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee. 

62  7's. 

1  HASTEN,  sinner,  to  be  wise  ; 
Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun: 


Wisdom  it  you  still  despise, 
Harder  is  it  tc  be  won. 
«  Hasten  mercy  to  implore - 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's     un 
Lest  thy  season  should  beo'  r, 
Ere  this  evening'-  stage  be  run. 

3  Hasten,  sinner,  to  return  ; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun; 
Lest  thy  lamp  should  cease  to  burn, 
Ere  salvation's  work  is  done. 

4  Hasten,  sinner,  to  be  blest ; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun  : 
Lest  perdition  thee  arest, 
Ere  the  morrow  is  begun. 

63  K's. 

1  DELAY   not,  delay  not ;  0   sinner!  draw 

near. 
The  waters  of  life  are   now  flowing  for 
thee  ; 
Ko  price   is   demanded^  the   Saviour  is 
here, 
Redemption  is   purchased,  salvation   is 
free. 

2  Delay  not,  delay  not  ;  why  longer  abuse 

The  love  and  commission  of  Jesus,  thy 
God? 


A  fountain  is  opened, — how  canst  thou  re- 
fuse, 
To  wash  and  be  cleansed  in  his  pardon- 
ing blood  ? 

3  Delay  not,  delay  not,  the  Spirit  of  grace, 
Long  grieved  and  resisted,  may  take   its 
sad  flight, 
And  leave  thee  in  darkness   to   finish   thy 
race, — 
To  sink  in  the  gloom  of  eternty's  night. 

64  C.   M. 

1  AWAKE  my  soul ;    stretch  every  nerve, 
And  press  with  vigor  on  ;         ■    • 
A  heavenly  race  demands  tby  zeal, 
And  an  immortal  crown.  t 

'2  A  crowu  of  witnesses  around, 
Bold  thee  in  full  survey  . 
Forget  the  steps  already  troc!,. 
And  onward  urge  thy  way. 

Z  'Tis  God's  all-animating  voice 
That  calls  thee  from  on  high ; 
•'Tis  his  own  hand  that  presents  the    pri*5e, 
To  thine  uplifted  eye. 


62 


4  That  prize.-witb  peerless  glories  bright, 
Which  shall  new  lustre  boast, 
When  victors'  wreaths  and  monarchs'  gems 
Shall  blend  in  common  dust. 


65  L.  M. 

1  STAND  up,  my  soul,  shake  off  thy  fears, 

And  gird  the  gospel  armor  on  ; 
March  to  the  gates  of  endless  joy, 

Where  Jesus,  thy  great  Captain  s  gone. 

2  Hell  and  thy  sins  resfst  thy  course; 

But  hell  and  sin  are  vanquished  foes  ; 
Thy  Saviour  nailed  them  tc  the  cross, 
And  sung  the  triumph  when  he  rose. 

3  Then  let  my  soul  march  boldly  on, 

Press  forward  to  the*  heavenly  gate  ; 
There  peace  and  joy  eternal  reign, 
And  glittering  robes  for  conquerors  wait. 


4  There  shall  I  wear  a  starry  crown, 
And  triumph  in  almighty  grace, 
While  all  the  armies  of  the  skies 
Join  in  my  glorious  Leader's  praise, 


66  S.    M. 

i  MY  soul,  be  on  thy  guard, 
Ten  thousand  foes  arise  :. 
And  hosts  of  sin  are  pressing  hard 
To  draw  thee  from  the  skies. 
2   0  watch,  and  fight  and  pray, 
The  battle  ne'er  give  o'er; 
Ilenew  it  boldly  every  day,  ' 
And  help  divine  implore. 
J  Ne'er  think  the  victory  won, 
Nor  lay  thine  armor  down  ; 
Thine  arduous  work  will  not.  be  dom- 
Till  thou  obtain  thy  erown. 

67  •      7's. 

1  HARK  my  sdul !  it  is  the  Lord, — 
'Tis  thy  Saviour,  hear  his  woid  ; 
Jesus  speaks,  and  speaks  to  thee ; 
•:Say,  poor  sinner,  lovest  thou  me? 

?  "I  delivered  thee  when  bound, 

And  when  wounded,  healed  thy  wound 
Sought  thee  wandering,  set  thee  right, 
Turned  thy  darkness  into  light, 

?>   i:  Mine  is  an  unchanging  love, 
ei  ri:an  the  heights  ahjove  : 
Deeper  than  the  depths  beneath, 
Free  and  faithful,  strong  as  death, 


6  4 

4  •'  Thou  shalt  see  my  glory  soon, 
When  the  work  of  grace  isjdone; 
Partner  of  ray  throne  shalt  be  ; 
Say,  poor  sinner,  lovest  thou  me?" 

0  Lord,  it  i3  my  chief  complaint. 
That  my  love  is  weak  and  faint ; 
Ifet  I  love  thee  and  adore  ; 

0  for  grace  to  love  thee  more ! 

08  s.   M. 

1  SOLDIERS  of  Christ  arise, 

And  gird  your  armar  on, 
Strong  in  the  strength  which  God  supplies, 
Through  his  eternal  Son. 

2  Strong  in  the  Lord  of  host?. 

And  in  his  mighty  power, 
"Who  in  the  strength  of  Jesus  trust?, 
Is  more  than  conqueror. 

3  Stand  then  in  his  great  might, 

With  all  his  strength  endued  : 
And  take,  to  arm  you  for  the  fight, 
The  panoply  of  God. 

4  That  having  all  this  done, 

And  all  your  conflicts  past. 
Ye  may  o'ercome  through  Chr^t  alone, 
And  stand  complete  at  last. 


65 


69 

1  SOLDIERS  of  the  cross  arise  ! 
Lo!  your  Captain,  from  the  skies, 
Holding  forth  the  glittering  prize, 

Calls  to  victory  : 
Fear  not,  though  the  battle  lower  : 
Firmly  stand  the  trying  hour : 
Stand  the  tempter's  utmost  power. 

Spurn  his  slavery. 

2  By  the  mercies  of  our  God — 
By  Immanuel's  streaming  blood. 
When  for  us  alone  he  stood, 

Ne'er  give  up  the  strife  ; 
Ever  to  the  latest  breath, 
Hark  to  what  your  Captain  saith, — 
"  Be  thou  faithful  unto  death  ; 

Take  the  crown  of  life !  " 

70  S.  M. 

1  COMMIT  thou  all  thy  griefs 
And  ways  into  his  handn, 
To  his  sure  trust  and  tender  care, 
Who  earth  and  heaven  commands, 
C  Up  points  the  cloud**  their  course, 
He  shall  prepare  thy  way  ; 
He. shall  direct  thy  wandering  feet, 
Whom  winds  and  seas  obev. 

3 


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3  Firm  on  the  Lord  rely, 

So  safe  6halt  thou  go' on'; 
Fix  on  his  work  thy  steadfast  eyer 
So  shall  thy  work  be  done. 

4  Far,  far  above  thy  thought 

hi-  counsel  shall  appear, 
When  fully  he  ihe  work  hath  wrought 
That-caused  thy  needless  fear.    * 

5  Xo  profit  cans't  thou  gain 

l>y  self-consuming  care  ; 
To  him  commend  thy  cause,  his  ear 
Attends  the  softest  prayer.     - 

71  C.  M. 

1  MY  times  of  sorrow  and  of  joy, 

Great  God,  are  in -thy  hand  ; 
My  choicest  comforts  come  from   theer 
And  go  at  thy  command. 

2  If  thou  shouldst  take  them  all  away, 

Yet  would  I  not  repine  ; 
Before  they  were  possessed  by  me, 
They  were  entirely  thine. 

3  Nor  would  I  drop  a   murmuring  word; 

Though  all  the  world  were  gone, 
But  seek  enduring  happiness 
In  thee,  and  thee  alone. 


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72  S.  M. 

1  GRACE  !  'tis  a  charming  sound  ! 

Harmonious  to  tiie  ear! 
Heaven  with  the  ecno  shall  resound, 
And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 

2  Grace  first  contrived  the  way 

To  save  rebellious  man  ; 
And  all  the  steps  that  grace  display 
Which  drew  the  woundrous  plan. 

3  Grace  first  inscribed  my  name 

In  God's  eternal  book  : 
'Twas  grace  that  gave  me  to  the  Lamb 
Who  all  my  sorrows  took. 

4  Grace  led  my  roving  feet 

To  tread  the  heavenly  road  ; 
And  new   supplies,  each    hour,  I  meet 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 

5  Grace  ail  the  work  shall  crown, 

Through  everlasting  days  : 
It  lays  in  heaven  the  topmost  stone, 
And  well  deserves  the  praise. 

73  C.  M. 

1  HOW  can  I  sink  with  such  a  prop 
As  my  eternal  God, 
Who  bears  the  earth's  huge  pillars  up^ 
And  spreads  the  heavens  abroad  ? 


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2  How  can  I  die  while  Jesus  lives, 

Who  rose  and  left  the  dead? 
Pardon  and  grace  my  soul  receives 
From  mine  exalted  Head. 

3  All  that  I  am,  and  all  I  have-, 

Shall  be  forever  thine, 
What  e'er  my  duty  bids  me  give, 
My  cheerful  hands  resign. 

4  Yet  if  I  might  make  some  reserve? 

And  duty  did  not  call, 
I  love  my  God  with  zeal  so  great' 
That  I  should  give  him  all. 

74  L.  M. 

1  NO  more,  my  God,  I  boast  no  more 
Of  all  the  duties  I  have  done; 
I  quit  the  hopes  I  held  before, 
To  trust  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

'2  Tvnw  for  the  love  I  bear  his  name, 
Wh&.t  was  my  gain  I  count  my  loss, 
My  former  pride  I  call  my  shame, 
And  ns.il  my  glory  to  his  cross. 

$  Yes,  and  I  must  and  will  esteem 
All  things  but  loss  for  Jesus'  sake  : 
,0  may  my  soul  be  found  in  him. 
J&3&  of  his  righteousness  partake. 


69 


4  The  best  obedience  of  my  bands 
Dares  not  appear  before  thy  throne: 
.But  faith  can  answer  thy  demands, 
By  pleading  what  tny  Lord  has  done. 

75  S.  M. 

1  HOW  charming  is  the  place 

Where  my  Redeemer  God 

Unveils  the  beauties  of  his  face, 

And  sheds  his  love  abroad  ! 

2  Here,  on  the  mercy-seat, 

With  radiant  glory  crowned, 
Our  joyful  eyes  behold  him  sit, 
And  smile  on  all  around. 

3  To  him  their  prayers  and  cries 

Each  humble, soul  presents  : 
He  listens  to  their  broken  sighs, 
And  gfants  them  all  their  wants. 

4  To  them  his  sovereign  will 

He  graciously  imparts  ; 
And  in  return  accepts,  with  smiles, 
The  tribute  of  their  hearts. 

5  Give  me,  0  Lord,  a  place 

Within  thy  blest  abode, 
Among  the  children  of  thy  grace, 
The  servants  of  my  God. 


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76  C.  M. 

1  0  FOR  a  faith  that  will  not  shrink, 

Though  pressed  by  many  a  foe  ; 
That  will  not  tremble  on  the  brink 
Of  poverty  or  woe^; 

2  That  ,will  not  murmur  nor  ctftaplain 

Beneath  the  chastening  rod  ; 
But  in  the  hour  of  grief  or  pain 
Can  lean  upon  its  God. 

S  A  faith  that  keeps  the  narrow  way. 
By  trutn  restrained  and  led, 
And  with  a  pure  and  heavenly  ray 
Lights  up  a  dying  bed. 

4  Lord,  give  me  such  a  faith  as  this, 
And  then,  whate'ex  may  come, 
I'll  taste  e'en  here  the  hallowed  bliss 
Of  an  eternal  home. 

77  C.  M. 

1  HOW  sad  our  state  by  nature  is! 

Our  sin,  how  deep  its  stains  ! 
And  Satan  binds  our  captive  minds 
Fast  in  his  slavish  chains. 

2  But  hark  !  a  voice  of  sovereign  love  ! 

'Tie  Christ's  inviting  word — 


71 


"Ho!  ye  despairing  sinners,  come, 
An  trust  upon  the  Lord." 

3  My  soul  obeys  th'  almighty  call, 

And  runs  to  this  relief: 
I  would  believe  thy  promise,  Lord; 
0,  help  my  unbelief. 

4  To  the  dear  fountain  of  thy  blood, 

Incarnate  God,  I  fly  ; 
Here  let  me  wash  my  spotted  soul 
From  stains  of  deepest  dye. 

5  A  guilty,  weak,  and  h'elpiess  worm, 

On  thy  kind  arms  I  fall ; 
Be  thou  my  strength  and  righteousness 
My  Saviour  and  mv  all. 

78         lo's&irs 

1  BEGONE,  unbelief!  my  Saviour  is  near 
And  for  my  relief  will  surely  appear  : 
By  prayer  let  me  wrestle,  and  he  will 

perform— 
With  Christ  iu  the  vessel,~I  smile  at  the 
storm. 

2  Though  dark  be  my  way,  since  he  is  my 

guide, 
'Tis  mine  to  obey,  'tis  his  to  provide — 
Though  cisterns  be   broken,  and  crea* 

tures  all  fail, 


72 


The  word  he  has  spoken  shall  surely 
prevail. 

His  love,  in  time  past  forbids  me  to 
think 

He'll  leave  me  at  last  in  trouble  to  sink; 

Each  sweet  Ebenezer  I  have  in  review, 

Confirms  his  good  pleasure  to  help  me 
quite  thro7. 

Determined  to  save,  he   watched  o'er 
my  path, 

"When,  Satan's  blind  slave, 
with  death ; 

And  can  he  have  taught  me  to  trust  in 
his  name, 

And  thus  far  have  brought  me   to  put 
me  to  shame  ? 

Why  should  I  complain  of  want  or  dis- 
tress? 

Temptation  or  pain  ?-he  told  me  no  less. 

The  heirs  of  salvation,  1  know  from  his 
word, 

Through  much  tribulation  must  follow 
their  Lord. 

How  bitter  that  cup  no  heart  can  con- 
ceive, 

"Which  he  drank  quite  up,  that  sinners 
might  live — 


73 


His  way  was  much  rougher  and  darker 

than  mine ; 
Bid  Christ  my  Lord  suffer,  and  shall  I 

repine  ? 

•7  Since  all  that  I  meet  shall  work  for  my 

good, 
The  bitter  issweel,  the  med' cine  is  food; 
Though  painful  at  present,  ;twill  cease 

before  long, 
And  then,  0  how  pleasant  the  conquer- 

er's  song ! 

79  8's. 

f  HOW  tedious  and  tasteless  the  hours  ; 
When  Jesus  no  longer  I  see! 
Sweet  prospects,  sweet  birds  and  sweet 
flowers, 
Have  all  lost  their  sweetness  with  me: 
The  midsummer  sun  shines  but  dim, 

The  fields  strive  in  vain  to  look  gay, 
But  when  I  am  happy  in  Him, 
December's  as  pleasant  as  May. 

2  His  name  yields  the  richest  perfume, 
And  sweeter  thaji  music  his  voice; 
His  presence  disperses  my  gloom, 
And  makes  all  within  me  rejoice : 


74 


I  should  were  he  always  thus  nigh, 
Have  nothing  to  wish,  or  to  fear ; 

No  mortal  so  happy  as  I 
My  summer  would  last  all  the  year. 

3  Content  with  beholding  his  face, 

My  all  to  his  pleasure  resigned, 
No  changes  of  season  or  place 

Would  make  any  change  in  my  mind. 
While  blessed  with  a  sense  of  his  love, 

A  palace  a  toy  would  appear  ; 
And  prisons  would  palaces  prove, 

If  Jesus  would  dwell  with  me  there. 

4  Dear  Lord,  if  indeed  I  am  thine, 

If  thou  art  my  sun  and  my  song; 
Say,  why  do  I  languish  and  pi"e, 

And  why  are  my  winter  so  long  ? 
O,  drive  these  dark  clouds  from  my  sky, 

Thy  soul-cheering  presence   restore; 
Or  take  me  unto  thee  on  high, 

Where  winter  and  clouds  are  no  more. 

80  L.  M. 

1  SO  let  our  lips  and  lives  express 
The  holy  gospel  we  profess, 
So  let  our  works  and  virtues  shine 
To  prove  thy  doctrine  all  divine. 


75 


2  Thus  shall  we  best  proclaim  abroad 
The  honors  of  our  Saviour  God, 
When  the  salvation  reigns  within. 
And  grace  subdues  the  power  of  sin. 

3  Our  flesh  and  sense  must  be  denied, 
Passion,  and  envy,  lust  and  pride  ; 
While  justice,  temperance,  truth,  and 

love 
Our  inward  piety  approve. 

4  Religion  bears  our  spirits  up, 
While  we  expect  that  blessed  hope, 
The  bright  appearance  of  the  Lord, 
And   faith  stands  leaning  on  his  word. 

81  7's. 

1  SOVEREIGN  Ruler  of  the  skies  I 
Ever  gracious,  ever  wise  ! 
All  my  times  are  in  thy  hand — 
All  events  at  thy  command. 

2.  Times  of  sickness,  times  of  health, 
Tunes  of  peoury  and  wealth  ; 
Times  of  trial  and  of  grief, 
Times  of  triumph  and  relief; 

Z  Times  the  tempter's  power  to  prove  ; 
Times  to  taste  a  Satiour's  love  : 
All  must  come,  and  last,  and  end, 
As  shall  please  my  heavenly  Friend. 


76 

4  0  thou  Gracious,  Wise,  and  .hi9t, 
In  thy  bands  my  life  I  trust : 
Have  I  som*ewhat  dearer  still  ? — 
I  resign  it  to  thy 'will. 

5  Thee  at  all  t!mes  will  I  bless, 
Having  thee,  I  all  possess  ; 
How  can  I  bereaved  be, 

Since  I  cannot  part  with, thee?- 

82  C.  M. 

1  IIST  aU  my  Lord's  appointed  ways 

My  journey  I'll  pursue  ; 
"  Hinder  me  not,"  ye  much-loved  saints 
For  1  must  go  with  you. 

2  Through  floods  and  flames,  if  Jesus  lead 

I'll  follow  where  he  goes  ; 
"  Hinder  me  not,"  shall  be  my  cry, 
Though  earth  and  hell  oppose. 

3  Through  duties  and  through  trials  too, 

I'll  go  at  his  command  ; 
"  Hinder  me  not,"  for  I  am  bound 
To  my  Immanuel's  land. 

4  And,  when  my  Saviour  calls  me  home, 

Still  this  my  cry  shall  be —  - 
"Hinder me  not," come. welcome, death; 
I'll  gladly  go  wi^h  thee. 


77 


83  C.  M. 

1  THIS  world  would  be  a  wilderness, 

If  banished,  Lord,  from  thee  ; 
And  heaven,  without  thy  smiling  face, 
Would  be  no  heaven  to  me. 

2  My  Friend  art  thou  where'er  I  go, 

The  object  of  my  love, 
•My  kind  Protector  here  belo.v, 
And  my  reward  above. 
S  When  foes  intrude  or  tyrants  frown, 
Thou  art  my  sure  relief; 
To  thee  1  make  my  sorrows  known, 
And  tell  thee  all  my  grief. 
4  'Midst  rising  winds  and  beating  storms. 
Reclining  on  thy  breast, 
I  fiud  in  thae  a  hiding-place, 
And  there  securely  rest. 

84  .        0.   M. 

1  IN  duties  and  in  sufferings,  too, 

Thy  path,  my  Lord,  I'd  trace: 
As  thou  hast  done,  so  would  I  do, 
Depending  on  thy  gr^ne. 

2  Inflamed  with  zeal,  'twas   my  delight, 

To  do  thy  Father's  will  ; 
0,  may  that  zeal,  my  soul  excite 
Thy  precepts  to  fulfil. 


78 


3  Unsullied  meekness,  truth  and  love, 
Through  all  thy  conduct  shine  ; 
Oj.may  my  whole  deportment  prove 
A  copy.  Lord,  of  thine. 

85  C.  M. 

1  IX  vain  I  trace  creation  o'er, 

In  search  of  solid  rest; 
The  whole  creation  is  too  poor 
Jo  make  me  truly  blest, 

2  Let  earth  and  all  her  charms  depart, 

Unworthy  of  the  mind  ; 
In  God  alone  this  restlesss  heart. 
Enduring  bliss  can  find. 

3  Thy  favor,  Lord,  is  all  I  want ; 

Here  would  my  spirit  rest ; 
0,  seal  the  rich,  the  boundless  grant, 
And  make  me  fullv  blest. 

86  L:  M. 

1  J1Y  dear  Redeemer  and  my  Lord, 
I  read  roy'duty  in  thy  word  ; 

-  But  in  thy  life  the  law  appears,  ' 
Drawn  out  in  living  characters. 

2  Such  was  thy  truth,  and  such  thy  zea\ 
Such  deference  to  thy  Father's  will, 
Such  love,  and  meekness  so  divine, 

I  would  transcribe  and  make  them  mine. 


79 


0  Cold  mountains  and  the  midnight  air, 
Witnessed  the  fervor  of  thy  prayer; 
The  desert^thy  temptations  knew, 
Thy  conflict  and  thy  victory  too. 

4  Be  thou  my  pattern ;  make  bear 
More  of  thy  gracious  image  here  ; 
Then    God,  the  Judge,  shall   own   my 

name 
Among  the  followers  of  the  Lamb. 

87  L.  M. 

1  I  SEND  the  joys  of  earth  away  : 

Away  ye  tempters  of  the  mind, 
■    False  as  the  smooth,  deceitful  sea. 
And  empty  as  the  whistling  wind. 

2  Your  streams  were  floating  me  along 

Down  the  gulf  of  dark  dospair  , 
And  while  I  listened*to  your  song, 
Your  streams  had  e'en  conveyed  me 
there. 

3  Lord,  I  adore  thy  matchless  grace, 

That  warned  me  of  that  dark  abyss, 
That   drew  me  from  those  treacherous 
seas. 
And  bade  me  seek  superior  bliss. 

4  Now  to  the  shining  realms  above 

I  stretch  my  hands   and  glance  my 
ejea; 


80 


0  for  the  pinions  of  a  dove. 
To  bear  me  to  the'upper  6kies. 

88  C.  M. 

1  MISTAKEN  souls!  that  dream  of  heav- 

en, 
And  make  their  empty  boast 
Of  inward  joys,  and  sins  forgiven, 
While  they  are  slaves  to  lust. 

2  Vain  are  our  fancied,  airy  flights, 

If  faith  be  cold  and  dead  ; 

None  but  a  living  power  unites 

To  Christ  the  living  head. 

3  ;Tis  faith  that  changes  all  the  heart, 

'Tis  faith  that  works  by  love, 

0  That  bids  all  sinful  joys  depart, 

And  lifts  the  thoughts  above. 

4  'Tis  faith  that  conquers  earth  and  hell 

By  a  celestial  power  ; 
This  is  the  grace  that  shall  prevail 
In  the  decisive  hour. 

89  C.  M. 

1  IJOW  happy  is  the  Christian/s  state 

His  sins  ara  all  forgiven  ; 
A  cheering  ray  confirms  the  grace, 
And  lifts  his  soul  to  heOTen. 


81 


2  Though,  in  the  rugged  path  of  life, 
He  heaves  the  pensive  sigh, 
Yet,  trusting  in  the  Lord,  he  find 
Supporting  grace  is  nigh. 
Z  If,  to  prevent  his  w&ndering  steps. 
He  feels  the  chastening  rod, 
The  gentle  stroke  shall  bring  him  back 
To  his  forgiving  God. 
4  And  when  the  welcome  message  comes, 
To  call  his  soul  away, 
His  soul  in  raptures  will  ascend, 
To  everlasting  day. 

90     '  C.  M. 

1  HAIL  I  sweetest,  dearest  tie  that  binds 
Our  glowing  hearts  in  one  ; 
Hail !  sacred  hope  that  tunes  our  minds 
To  harmony  divine. 

It  is  the  hope,  the  blissful  hope, 

Which  Jesus'  grace  has  given, 
The  hope, when  days  and  years  are  past, 

We  all  shall  meet  in  heaven. 
We  all  shall  meet  in  heaven  at  last, 

We  all  shall  meet  in  heaven  : 
The  hope.when  days  and  years  are  past, 

We  all  shall  meet  in  haaven- 


82 


2  No 'lingering  look/no  parting  sigh, 
Our  future  meeting  knows  ; 

There  friendship  beams  from  every  eye, 
And  love  immortal  glows. 

0  sacred  hope  !  O  blissful  hope  1 
Which.  Jesus'  grace  has  given,  &o» 

91  C.  M. 

1  AM  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross," 

A  follower  of  the  Lamb? 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  his  cause, 
Or  blush  to  sp*eak  his  name? 

2  Shall  I  be  carried  to  the  skies 

On  flowery  bed  of  ease  ? 
.   While  others  fought  to  win  the  prize, 
iftid  sailed  through  bloody  seas. 

3  Are  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face, 

Must  I  not  stem  the  flood  ? 
Is  this  vain  world  a  friend  to  grace, 
To  help  me  on  to  God  ? 

4  Sure  I  must  fight  if  I  would  reign, 

Increase  my  courage  Lord  ! 
I'll  bear  the  toil,  endure  the  pain, 
Supported  by  thy  word. 

5  Thy  saints  in  all  tiiis  glorious  war 

Shall  conquer  though  they  die  ; 
They  see  the  triumph  from  afar, 
By  faith  they  bring  it  nigh. 


83 


6  When  that  illustrious  day  shall  rise, 
And  all  thy  armies  shine 
In  robes  of  victory  through  the  skies, 
The  glory  shall  be  thine. 

92  7's. 

1  BRETHREN,  while  we  sojourn  here, 
Fight  we  must,  but  should  not  fear; 
Foes  we  have,  but  we've  a  friend, 
One  who  loves  us  to  the  end ; 
Forward,  then,  with  courage  go, 
Long  we  shall  not  dwell  below ; 
Soon  the  joyful  news  will.come, 
"Child,  your  Father  calls,  come  home." 

2  In  the  way  a  thousand  snares 
Lie  to  take  us  unawares ; 
Satan  with  malicious  art, 
"\Vatches  each  unguarded  heart: 
But  from  Satan's  malice  free, 
Saints  shall  soon  in  glory  be  ; 
Soon  the  joyful  news  will  come,- 

"  Child,  your  Father  calls,  come  home." 

93-  7's. 

1  CHILDREN  of  the  heavenly  King! 
As  ye  journey  sweetly  sing;   • 
Sing  your  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  his  works  and  ways. 


84 


2  Ye  are  travelling  home  to  God, 
In  the  way  the  fathers  trod  ; 
They  are  happy  now,  and  ye 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

3  Shout,  ye  little  flock,  and  blest : 
You  o  n  Jesus'  throne  shall  rest ; 
There*  yourseatis  now  prepared^ — 
There,  your  kiDgdom  and  reward. 

4  Fear  not,  brethren,  joyful  stand 
On  the  borders  of  your  land  ; 
Jesus  Christ,  your  Father's  S6\i, 
Bids  you  undismayed  go  on. 

5  Lord,  submissive  make  us  go, 
Gladly  leaving  all  below ; 
Only  thou  our  leader  be. 
And  we  still  will  follow  thee. 

94  S.  M. 

1  UNTO  thine  altar,  Lord, 

A  broken  heart  I  bring; 
And  wilt  thou  graciously  accept 
Of  such  a  worthless  thing? 

2  To  Christ,  the  bleeding  Lamb, 

My  faith  directs  its  eyes ; 
Thou  may 'st  reject  that  worthless  th,ing 
But  not  his  sacrifice. 


85 


3  "When  lie  gave  Tip  his  life, 

The  law  was  satisfied ;  .  -    j 

And  now.  to  its  severer  claims, 
1  answer,  "Jesus  died." 

95 

1  COME  on,  my  fellow-pilgrims  come, 

0 glory,  hallelujah! 
We're  on  our  way  to  Zion, 
Hallelujah! 

2  We  have  some  trials  here  below; 
By  and  by  we'll  go  and  leave  them. 

3  We'll  bear  with  all  our  sufferings  here , 
There's  a  better  day  coming. 

4  A  few  more  beating  winds  and  rains- 
Then  th^j  winter  will  be  over.   ■ 

5  L.et  winds  blow   high,  let   winds   blow 

low, 
We're  making  for  the  harbor. 

6  We  have  some  friends  before  us  gone, 
By  and  by  we'll  go  and  meet  them. 

7  We'll  meet  around  our  Father's  throne, 
•  And  be  with  him  forever, 

8  Farewell,  vain  world,  we're  going  home, 
WTe  soon  shall  meet  our  Saviour. 


9  0  what  a  happy  day' 'twill  be 
When  we  all  meet  in  Heaven. 

10  0  how  it  lifts  my  soul  to  think 
Of  meeting  in.  the  Kingdom. 

11  There  through  a  long  .eternity, 
We'll  praise  our  Redeemer. 

12  0,  who  will  come  and  go  with  me? 
My  home  is  over  Jordan  ! 

96  C.  M. 

1  FIRM  as  the  earth  the  gospel  stands, 

My  Lord,  my  hope,  my  trust ; 
If  I  am  found  in  Jesus  hands,    - 
My  soul  can  ne'er  be  lost. 

2  His  honor  is  engaged  to  save 

The  meanest  ot  his  sheep; 
All.  whom  his  heavenly  Father  gave, 
His  hands  securely  keep. 

3  Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  e'er  remove 

His  chosen  from  his  breast; 
Within  the  bosom  of  his  love 
They  must  forever  rest. 

97  0.  M. 

1  0  FOR  a  closer  walk  with  God  ! 
A  calm  and  heavenly  flame, 
A  light  to  shine  upon  the  road, 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lanb  ! 


87 


2  Where  is  the  blessedness  I  knew 

When  first  I  saw  the  Lord  ? 
Where  is  tlie  «oul-refreshing  view 
Of  Jesus  and  his  word? 

3  What  peaceful  hours  I  then  enjoyed 

How  sweet  their  memory  still  I 
But  they  have  left  an  aching  void, 
The  world  can  never  fill. 

4  Return,  O  holy  dove,  return, 

Sweet  messenger  of  rest;; 
I  hate  the  sins  that  made  thee  mourn, 

And  drove  thee  from  my  breast. 
&  The  dearest  idol  1  have  known, 

Whate'er  that  idol  be, 
Help  me  lo  tear  it  from  thy  throne,. 

And  worship  only  thee. 

98  C.  M. 

1  DO  not  I  love  thee,  0  my  Lord? 

Behold  my  heart  and  see ; 
And  turn  each  hatefuJ  idol  out, 
That  dares  to  rival  thee. 

2  Do  not  I  love  thee  from  my  soul  ? 

Then  let  me  nothing  love  ; 

Dead  be  my  heart  to  every  joy. 

When  Jesus  cannot  move. 


S3 


3  Is  not  thy  name  melodious  still 

To  my  attentive  ear  ? 
Doth  not  each   pulse. with  pleasure 
bound, 
My  Saviour's  voice  to  hear. 

4  Thou  know'st  I  love  thee,  dearest  Lord, 

But  0,  I  long  to  soar 
Far  irom  the  sphere  of  mortal  joys, 
And  learn  to  love  thee  more. 

99  7's. 

1  JESUS,  lover  of  my  soul ! 

Let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly, 
"While  the  billows  near  me  roll, 

While  the  tempe;t  still  is  high  ; 
Hide  me,  0  my  Saviour,  hide 

Till  the  storm  of  life  be  past ! 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide ; 

0  !  receive  my  soul  at  last. 

2  Other  refuge  have  1  none. — 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  thee  ! 
Leave,  0!  leave  me  not  alone; 

Still  support  and  comfort  me: 
All  my  trust  on  thee  is  stayed  ; 

All  my  help  from  thee  I  bring; 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 


89 

3  Plenteous  grace  with  thee  is  found,— 

Grace  to  pardon  all  rny  sin  ; 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound,  • 

Make  and  keep  me  pure  within  ; 
Thou  of  life  the  fountain  art,    . 

Freely  let  me  take  of  thee  ; 
Spring  thou  up  within  my  heart, 

Rise  to  all  eternity. 

100  ll's. 

1  HOW   firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of 

the  Lord, 
Is  laid  for  your  faith  in   his   excellent 

word  ! 
What  more  can  he  say  than  to  you  he 

hath  said — 
You  who  unto  Jesus  for  refuge  have 

fled? 

2  "  In  every  condition — in  sickness,   in 

health:  [wealth; 

In    poverty's  vale,  or    abounding    in 
At  home  and  abroad ;  on  the  land,  or 

the  sea, — 
As  thv  dav   may  demand,  shall  thy 

strength  ever  be. 

3  "E'en  down  to  old  age,  all  my  people 

shall    :ove' 


90 


My  sovereign,  eternal  unchangeable 
love ; 

And  when  hoary  hairs  shall  their  tern- 
pies  adorn, 

Like  lambs  they  shall  still   in   my  bo- 
som be  borne. 
4  "  The  soul  that  on  Jesus  hath   leaned 
for  repose, 

I  will  not,  I  will  not.  desert  to  its  foes; 

That  soul,  though  all  hell .  should  en- 
deavor to  shake, 

I'll  uever,n o,n ever,  no,  never,  forsake!" 

101  S's  &  7's 

1  JESUS,  I  my  cross  have  taken. 

All  to  leave,  and  follow  thee; 
Naked,  poor,  despised,  forsaken, 

Thou,  from  hence  my  all  shalt  be: 
And  whilst  thou  shait  smile  upon   me, 

God  of  wisdom,  love,  and  might, 
Foes  may  hate,  and  friends  disown  me, 

Show  thy  face,  and  all  is  bright. 

2  Man  may  trouble  and  distress  me; 

;T  will  but  drive  me  to  thy  breast : 
Lite  with  trials  hard  may  press  me  ; 

Heaven  will  bring  me  sweeter  rest : 
0,  'tis  not  in  grief  to  harm  me, 


.      91 

While  thy  love  is  left  to  fye  ;     • 
0,  ;t  were  not  in  joy  to  charm  me, 
Were  that  joy  unmixed  with  thee. 

102  C.  M. 

1  I'M  not  ashamed  to  own  my  Lord, 

Or  to  defend  his  cause  ; 
Maintain  the  honor  of  his  word, 
The  glory  of  his  cross. 

2  Jesus,  my  God.  I  know  his  name — 

His  name  is  all  my  trust ; 
Nor  will  he  put  my  soul  to  shame, 
Nor  let  my  hope  be  lost. 

3  Firm  as  his  throne  his  promise  stands, 

And  he  can  well  secure  i 

What  I've  committed  to  his  hands, 

Till  the  decisive  hour. 
'4  Then  will  he  own  my  worthless  name 

Before  his  Father's  face, 
And  in  the  new  Jerusalem 

Appoint  my  soul  a  place. 

103  S.  M. 

1  A  CHAEGE  to  keep  I  have, 
A  God  to  glorify  ; 
A  never  dying  soul  to  save, 
And  fit  it  for  the  sky. 


92 


2  To  servo  |Jae  present  age, 

My.'callmg  to  fulfil, 
0  may  it  all  my  powers  engage 
To  do  my  Masters  will. 

3  Arm  me  with  jealous  care, 

As  in  thy  sight  to  live  ; 
And  0,  thy  servant,  Lord. 'prepare 
A  strict  account  to  give. 

4  Help  me  to  watch  and  pray, 

And  on  thyself  rely, 
Assured,  if  1  my  trust  betray, 
I  shalL  forever  die. 

104  C.  M. 

1  MUST  Jesus  bear  the  cross,  alone, 

And  all  the  world  go  free? 
No.  there's  a  cross  for  every  one, 
And  there's  a  cross  for  me. 

2  The  consecrated  cross  I'll  bear, 

Till  death  shall  set  me  free, 
And  then  go  home  my  crown  to  wear, 
For  there's  a  crown  for  me. 

3  Upon  the  crystal  pavement,  down 

At  Jesus'  pierced  feet, 
Joyful,  I'll  cast  my  golden  crown, 
And  his  dear  name  repeat. 


93 


105 

1  HOW  happy  are  they, 
Who  the  Saviour  obey, 

And  have  laid  up  their  treasure  above! 
O,  what  tongue  can  express 
The  sweet  comfort  and  peace 

Of  a  soul  in  its  earliest  love  ! 

2  'Twas  heaven  below 
My  Redeemer  to  know, 

And  the  angels  could  do  nothing  more 

Than  to  fall  at  his  feet, 

And  the  story  repeat, 
And  the  lover  of  sinners  adore. 

3  Then,  all  the  day  long, 
Was  my  Jesus  my  song, 

And  redemption  rljrough  faith   in    his 
name : 

0,  that  all  might  believe, 

And  salvation  receive  : 
And  their  song  and  their  joy  be  the  same- 

106  7's  &  6's. 

1  O,  WHEN  shall  I  see  Jesus, 
And  reign  with  him  above, 
And  from  that  flowing  fountain 
Drink  everlasting  love  ? 


94 


"When  shall  I  be  delivered 

From  this  vain  world  of  sin, 
•And  with  my  blessed  Jesus 

Brink  endless  pleasures  in  ? 
I  But  now  I  am  a  soldier  ; 

My  Captain's  gone  before; 
He's  given  me  my  orders, 

And  bid  me  not  give  o'er  : 
His  faithful  word  has  promised 
.    A  righteous  crown  to  give ; 
And  all  his  valiant  soldiers. 

Eternal  life  shall  have. 
I  Through  grace  I  am  determined 

To  conquer,  though  I  die, 
And  then  awav  to  Jesus 

On  wings  of  love  to  fly. 
Farewell  to  sin  ai%d  sorrow — 

I  bid  you  all  adieu; 
And  0,  my  friends,  prove  faithful, 

And  on  your  way  pursue. 
[  And  if  you  meet  with  troubles 

And  trials  on  your  way, 
Then  cast  your  care  on  Jesus, 

And  don't  forget  to  pray. 
Gird  on  the  heavenly  armor 

Of  faith,  and  hope,  and  love  ; 
Then,  when  the  combat's  endedj 

He'll  carry  you  above. 


95 


107 

1  MY  days  are  gliding  swiftly  by, 

And  I,  a  pilgrim  stranger, 
Would  not  detain  them  as  they  fly,' 
Those  hours  of  toil  and  danger, 

2  "We'll  gird  our  loins,  my  brethren  dear, 

Our  heavenly  home  discerning  ; 
Our  absent  Lord  has  left  us  word, 
Let  every  lamp  be  burning. 

3  Should  coming  days  be  cold  and  dark, 

We  need  not  cease  our  singing  ; 

That  perfect  rest  naught  can  molest, 

Where  golden  harps  are  ringing. 

4  Let  sorrow's  rudest  tempest  blow, 

Each  chord  on  earth  to  sever; 
Our  King  says  come,  and  there's  our 
home. 
Forever',  0  forever  I 

CH0SU8. 

For  0 !  we  stand  on  Jordan's  strand, 
Our  friends  are  passing  over, 

And  just  before,  the  shining  shore 
We  may  almost  discover. 


96 


108  C.  M. 

1  AMAZING-  grace  !  how  sweet  the  sound 
•       That  saved  a  wretch  like  me! 

I  once  was  lost,  but  now  am  found, 
Was  blind,  but  now  I  see. 

2  'T  was  grace  that  taught  my  heart  to  fear 

And  grace  my  fears  relieved  ; 
How  precious  did  that  grace  appear, 
The  hour  I  first  believed. 

3  Through  many  danarers,toils,  and  snares 

I  have  already  come  : 
'Tis  grace  that  brought  me  safe  thus  far 
•  And  grace  will  lead  me  home. 

4  And  when  this  flesh  and  heart  shall  fail. 

And  mortal  life  shall  cease, 
I  shall  possess  within  the  vail, 
A  life  of  jov  and  peace. 

109  8's  &  7's. 

1  COME  thou  fount  of  everv  blessing, 

Tune  my  hear  to  sing  thy  grace  ; 
Streams  of  mercy  never  cea-ing, 
Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise, 

2  Teach  me  some  melodionp  rnonpiire, 

Sung  by  raptured  saiuts  above  : 
Fill  my  soul  with  sacred  pleasure, 
While  I  sing  redeeming  love. 


97 

i 

3  Jesus  sought  me  when  a  stranger, 

Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God; 
He\  to  save  m  v  soul  from  danger, ' 
Interposed  his  precious  blood. 

4  0,  to  grace  how  great  a  debtor 

Daily  I'm  constrained  to  be  !        • 
Let.  thy  grace,  Lord,  like  a  fetter, 
Bind  ray  wandering-heart  to  thee. 

5  Prone  to  wonder,  Lord,  I  feel  it, 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love  ; 
Here's  my  heart;  0,  take  and  seal  it; 
Seal  it  for  thy  courts  above. 

110  L.  M. 

1  JESUS,  my  all,  to  heaven  is  gone : 
He  whom  I  fix  my  hopes  upon  : 
His  track  I  see,  and  I'll  pursue 
The  narrow  way  till  him  I  view. 

2  This  is  the  way  I  long  have  sought, 
And  mourned  beeause  I  found  ii  not; 
My  grief  my  burden  long  has  been, 
Because  I  was  not  saved  from  sin. 

3  The  more  I  strove  against  its  power, 
I  felt  its  weight  and  guilt  the  more  ; 
Till  late  I  heard  my  Saviour  say, 
''Come  hither,  soul,  I  am  the  way,^ 

4 


98 


•4  Lo !  glad  I  corne ;  and  thou,  blest  Lamb, 
Shah  take  me  to  thee  as  I  am  : 
Nothing  but  sin  have  I  to  give, 
Nothing  but  love  shall  I  receive. 

5  Then  will  I  tell  to  siuners  round, 
What  a  dear  Saviour  I  have  found 
I'il  point  to  thy  redeeming  blood. 
And  say,  ''Behold  the  way  to  God." 

Ill  ll's. 

1  I  would  net  live  al  way;  I  ask  not  to  stay 
Where  storm  after  storm  rises  dark  o'er 

the  way; 
Tke  few  lucid   mornings  that  dawn  on 

us  here 
Are  followed  by  gloom  or  beclouded  with 

fear. 

2  I  would  not  live  alway  thus  fettered  by 

sin- 
Temptation  without  and  corruption 

within : 
E'en  the  rapture  of  pardon  is  mingled 

with  fears, 
And  the  cup  of  thanksgiving  with  pen- 
itent tears. 

3  I  would  not.  live  alway;  no-— welcome 

the  tomb ; 


9&  • 

Since  Jesus  hath  lain  there,  I  dread  not 

feats  gloom  : 
Tnere  sweet  be  my  rest  till  he  bid  me 

arise 
To  hail  him  in  triumph  descending  the 

skies. 

4  Who,  who  would  live  al way  away  from 

hie  God — 
Away  from  yon  heaven,  that  blissful 

abode, 
Where  rivers  of  pleasure   flew   bright 

o'er  the  plains, 
And  the  noontide  oi    glory  eternally 

reigns  ? 

5  There  saints  of  all  ages  in  harmony  meet 
Their  Saviour  and  brethren  transported 

to  greet ; 
While  anthems  of  rapture  unceasingly 

roll, 
And  the  smile  of  the.Lord  is  the  feast 

of  the  soul. 

112  S.  It 

1  GIVE  to  the  winds  fhy  fears, 
Hope,  and  be  undismayed ; 
God  hears  thy  sighs  and  counts  thy  tears 
God  shall  lift  up  thy  head* 


•  100 

2  Through  waveband  clouds, andstorms, 

He  gently  clears  the  way  ;   4r 
Wait  thou  his  time  ;  so  shall  this  night 
Soon  end  in  joyous  day. 

3  Still  heavy  is  thy  heart? 

Still  sink  thy  spirits  down  ? 
Cast  off  the  weight,  let  fear  depart, 
And  every  care  begone. 

4  What  though  thou  rulest  not? 

Yet  heaven,  and  earth,  and  hell, 
Proclaim  God  sitteth  on  the  throne, 
And  rulest  all  things  well. 

5  Leave  to  hie  sovereign  sway, 

To  choose  and  to  commund  ; 
So  shalt  thou  wondering,  own  his  way 
How  wise,  how  good  his  hand  1 

113  8,  7,  4 

1  GUTDE  me,  0  thou  great  Jehovah  ! 
Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land  ; 
I  am  weak,  but  thou  art  mighty, 
Hold  me  with  thy  powerful  hand: 

Bread  of  heaven  !, 
Feed  me  now  and  evermore. 
%  Open  now  the  crystal  fountain, 

Whence  the  healing  waters  flow  ; 
Lat  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar, 


101 


Lead  me  all  my  journey  through  : 

Strong  Deliverer, 
Be  thou  still  my  strength  and  shield. 
2  When  I  tread'the  verga  of  Jordan> 
Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside  ; 
Thou  of  death  and  hell  the  conqueror, 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side  : 

Songs  of  praises, 
I  will  ever  give  to  thee. 

114  C.  M. 

1  FATHER,  whate'er  of  earthly  blis3 

Thy  sovereign  wir* denies, 
Accepted  at  thy  throne  of  grace, 
Let  this  petition  rise  :— 

2  "  Give  me  *  calm,  a  thankfal  heart, 

From  every  murmur  free; 
The  blessings  of  thy  grace  impart, 
Aiid  make  me  live  to  thee. 

3  "Let  the  sweet  hope  that  I  am  thine, 

My  life  and  death  attend  ; 
Thy  presence  through  my  journey  shine, 
And  crown  mv  journey's  end." 

115  CM. 

1  WHILE  thee  I  seek  protecting  Power, 
Be  my  vain  wishes  st'illed  ; 
And  may  this  consecrated  hour 
With  better  hopes  be  filled, 


102 

•2  Thy  love  tfce  power  of  thought  bestowed; 
To  thee  my  thoughts  would  soar; 
Thy  mercy  o'er  my  life  has  flowed ; 
That  mercy  I  adore. 

3  In  each  evei:t  of  life,  how  clear 

Thy  ruling  hand  I  §ee  ! 
Each  blessing  to  my  soul  more  dear 
Became  conferred. by  the'e. 

4  In  every  joy  that  crowns  my  days,  ' 

In  every  pain  I  bear., 
My  heart  shall  find  delight  in  praise, 
Or  seek  relief  *n  prayer. 

5  When  gladness  wings  my  favored  hour, 

Thy  love  ray  thoughts  shall  fill ; 
Resigned,  whet)  storms  of  sorrow  lower, 
My  soul  shall  meet  thy  will- 

6  My  lifted  eye,  without  a  tear, 

The  gathering  storm  shall  see  ; 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  know  no  tear  ; 
That  heart  shall  rest  on  ihee. 

116  C.  M. 

1  GOD  mo^es  in  a  mysterious  way, 
His  winders  to  perform  ; 
He  plants  his  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 


• 


103 

2  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take  ; 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dreads 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 
With  blessings  on  your  head. 

3  -Judge  not  the  Lord  "by  'feeble  selise, 

But  trust  him  for  his  grace  } 
Behind  a  frowning  providence 
Ee  hides  a  smiling  face. 

4  His  purposes  will  ripeu  fast, 

l^jfqlding  every  hour ; 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste,  * 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 
6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 
And  scan  his  work  in  vain  j 
God  is  his  own  interpreter, 
And  he  will  make  it  plain. 

117  S.  M. 

-  1   DID  Christ  o'er  sinners  weap,  < 
Andshall  cur  cheeks  be  dry  ? 
Let  floods  of  penitential  grief 
Burst  forth  from  every  eye. 

2  The.  Son  of  Go-Tin  tear* 

The  wondering  aiigela  see  j 
Be  thou  astonished,  0  my  soul ; 
Ee  shad  those  tears  for  thee, 


104 

3  He  wept  th$t  we  might  weep  ; 
Each  sin  demands  a  tear  : 
In  heaven  alone  no  sin  is  found, 
And  there's  no  weeping  there* 

118  _.•        7's. 

1  'TIS  religion  that  ccrn  give 
Sweetest  pleasures" while  we  livej 
'Tis  religion  must  supply 

Solid  comfort  when  we  die. 

2  After  death  its  joys  will  be 
Lasting  as  eternity ! 

Be  the  living  God  my  friend, 
■    Then  my  bliss  shall  never  end. 

119  •  7's. 

1  PEOPLE  of  the  living  God, 

I  have  sought  the  world  around, 
Paths  of  sin?and  sorrow  trod, 

Peace  and  comfort  nowhere  found. 

2  Now  to  you  my  spirit  turhs — 

Turns,  a  fugitive  unblest ; 
Brethren,  where  your  altar  burns, 
0,  receive  me  into  rest.  , 

3  Lonely  I  no  longer  roam, 

Like  the  cloud,  the  wind,  the  wave  $ 
.Where  you  dwell  shall  be  my  home, 
Where  you  die  shall  be  my  graye, 


105 

4  Mine^he  God  whom  you  adore; 

.  Your  Redeemer  shall  be  mine  ; 
Earth  can  fill  my  soul  no  more  ; 
Every  idol  I  resign. 

120  0.  M. 

1  YE  glittering  toys  of  earth,  adieu  ! 

A  nobler  choice  be  mine  ; 
A  real  prize  attracts  my  view, 
A  treasure  all  divine- 

2  Begone,  unworthy  of  my  cares, 

Ye  specious  baits  of  sense, — 
Inestimable  worth  appears, 
The  Pearl  of  price  immense  ! 

3  Jesus,-  to  multitudes  unknown, 

O  name  divinely  sweet ! 
Je3ns,  in  }hee,  in  the  alone, 
Wealth,  honor,  pleasure  meet. 

5  Should  earth's  vain  treasures  all  depart, 

Of  this  dear  gift  possess'd,      , 
I'd  clasp  it  to  my  joyful  heart, 
And  be  forever  bless'd. 

6  Dear  sovereign  of  my  soul's  desires, 

Thy  love  is  bliss  divine  ;  *•  •", 

Accept  the  wish  that  love  inspires, 
And  bid  me  call  thee  mine. 


106 

121  S.  M. 

1  BLE8T  be  the  tie  that  binds 

Our  hearts  in  Christian  love ;  .  ' 
The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 
Is  like  to  that  above. 

2  Before  our  Father's  throne 

We  pour  our  ardent  prayers; 
Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  one, 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

3  We  share  our  mutual  woe^, 

Our  mutual  buidens  bear; 
And  often  for  each  other  fiows 
The  sympathizing  tear. 

4  When  *we  assnnder  part, 

It  giveS  us  inward  pain  ; 
Bat  we  shall  still  be  joined  in  heart,  . 
And  hope  to  meet  again. 

5  This  glorious  hope  revives 

Our  courage  by  ibe  way; 

While  each  in  expection  lives, 

And  longp  to  see  the  day. 

6  From  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain, 
m      And  sin,  we  shall  be  free. 

And  perfect  We  and  friendship  reign 
Through  all  eternity. 


.     107 

122  C  M 

1  HOW  precious  is  the  book  divine, 

By  inspiration  given! 
Bright  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shinfe, 
To  guide  our  souls  to  heaven. 

2  It  sweetlj-  cheers  our  drooping  hearts 

In  this  dark  Aale  of  tears: 
Life,  light,  and  joy  it  still  iu.nr.r*3, 

And  quells  our  our  rising  fears. 
$  This  lump,  through  all  the  tedious  night 

Of  life,  snail  guide  our  way, 
Tiil  we  behold  the  clearer  ligM 

Of  an  genial  day. 

%123  0  M         -        • 

1  O  HO  W  I  love  thy  holy  law  I 
Tis  daily  my  delight; 
And  thence  my  meditations  draw 
Divine  advice  by  night. 
S  My  waking  eyes  prevent  the  day, 
To  meditate  thy  word  ; 
My  soul  with  longing  melts  away, 
To  hear  thy  gospel,  Lo?-d- 
8  When  nature  sinks, -ar-^  spirits  droop, 
Thy  promises  of  grace 
Are  pillars  to  support  my  hope, 
And  there  I  write  my  praise. 


108 


124  C  M 

1  THE  day  approaches,  0  my  soul ! 
The  great  decisive  day, 
Which  from  the  verge  ol  mortal  life, 
Shall  bear  thee  far  away. 
*Z  Another  day  more  awful  dawns  j 
And  !o  !  the  judge  appears  ; 
All  nations  stand  before  his  bar, 
With  mingled  hopes  and  fear3. 
3  Yet  does,  one  short  preparing  hour, 
One  precious  hour  remain  ; 
Rouse  then,  my  soul!  with  all  thy  power, 
Nor  let  it'  p.ass  in  vain. 

125  S   M 

1  O  WHERE  sh  ill  rest  be  found, 

Rest  for  the  weary  soul : 
'Twere  vain  the  ocean's  depths  to  sound, 
Or  pierce  to  either  pole. 

2  The  world  can  never  give 

The  bliss  for  which  we  sigh  ; 
'Tis  not  .the  whole  of  life  to  live, 
Nor  all  of  death  to  die. 

3  Beyond  this  vale  of^tears 

There  is  a  life  above, 
Unmeasured  by  the  flight  of  years; 
And  all  that  life  is  love. 


109 

4  There  is  a  death,  whose  pang 

Outlasts  the  fleeting  breath  : 
0,  wbat  eternal  horrors  hang      •" 
Around  the  second  death. 

5  Lord  God  of  truth  and  grace, 

Teach  us  that  death  to  shun, 
Lest  we  be  driven  from  thy  face, 
For  evermore  undone. 

126  L  M 

1  WHY  should  we  start  and  fear  to  die  ? 

What  timorous  worms  we  mortals  are; 
Death  is  the  gate  to  endless  joy, 
And  yet  we  dread  to  enter  there. 

2  Jesus  can  make  a  dying  bed 

Feel  soft  as  downy  pillows  are, 
While  on  his  breast  I  lay  my  head, 
And  breathe  my  life  out  sweetly  there. 

127  -         8's  &  7's 

1  PEACEFUL  be  thy  silent  slumber; 

Peaceful  in  the  grave  so  low; 
Thou  no  aore  wilt  join  our  number, 
Thou  no  more  our  songs  shall  know, 

2  Dearest  brother,  thou  bast  left  us  ; 

Here  thy  loss  we  deeply  feel ; 


110 

But  'tis  God  that  hast  bereft  its, 
He  cau  all  our  sorrows  heal. 
3  Yet  agai  nwe  hope  to  meet  thee, 
When  the  day  of  life  is  fl  id  ; 
Then  in  heaven  with  joy  to  greet  thee, 
Where  no  farewell  tear  is  shed. 

128  C  M 

1  AND  let  this  feeble  body  fail, 

And  let  it  faint  or  die  1 
My  scral  shall  quit  this  mournful  vale, 

And  soar  to  worlds  on  high; 
Shall  join  the  disembodied  saints, 

And  find  its  long  scnght  rest, 
(That  only  bliss  for  which  it  pants), 

In  the  Redeemer's  breast. 

2  In  hope  cf  that  immortal  crown, 

I  now  the  cross  sustain  ; 
And  gladly  wander  up  ard  down, 

And  smile  at  toil  and  pain: 
I  travel  my  appointed  years, 

Till  my  Deliverer  come, 
And  wipe  away  his  servant's  tears, 

Ana  take  his  exile  home. 

3  0,  what  hath  Jesus  done  for  me ! — 

Be  fee  my  raptured  eyes 
Biyera  of  life  divine  I  see, 


Ill 

And  tree3  of  Paradise  ! 
I  see  a  world  of  spirits  bright, 

Who  taste  the  pleasures  there  ;  , 
They  all  are.  robed  in  spotless  white, 

And  conquering  palms  they  bear. 
4  0  what  are  all  my  sufferings,  here, 

If,  Lord,  thou  count  me  meet, 
*    "With  that  enraptured  host  t'  appear 

And  worship  at  thy  feet  I 
Give  joy  or  griefrgive  eaae  or  pain, 

Take  lite  or  friends  away  ; 
But  let  me  find  them  all  again, 

In  that  eternal  day. 

129  L  M 

1  ETERNITY  is  just  at  hand, 
And  shsll  I  waste  my  ebbing  sand, 
And  careless  view  departing  day," 
And  throw  my  inch  ot  time  away  ? 

2  Eternity  !  tremendous  sound  I 

To  guilty  souls  a  dreadful  wound  !  • 
But,  0  I  if  Christ  and  heaven  be  mine 
How  sweet  the  accents !  how  divine! 

3  Be  this  my  chief,  my  only  care, 

My  high  pursuit,  my  ardent  prayer — 
An  interest  in  the  Saviour's  blood, 
My  pardon  seal'd  and  peace  wnL  God. 


112 

4  But  should  my  brightest  hopes  be  vain 
The  rising  doubt,  how  sharp  its  pain  ! 
My  fears,  0  gracious  God  !  remove  ; 
Speak  me  an  object  of  thy  love. 

5  Search ,Lord,0  search  my  inmost  heart, 
And  light,  and  hope,  and  joy  impart : 
Prom  guilt  and  error  set  me  free. 
And  guide  me  safe  to  heaven  and  thee. 

130  S.  M. 

1  0  FOR  the  death  of  those 

Who  slumber  In  the  Lord! 

O,  be  like  theirs  my  last  repose, 

Like  theirs  my  last  reward  1 

2  Their  bodies  in  the  ground, 

In  silent  hope  may  l:e, 
Till  the  last  trumpet's  joyful  sound 
Shall  call  them  to  the  e-ky. 

3  Their  ransomed  spirit^  sopr,- 

On  wings  of  faith  and  love, 

To  meet  the  Saviour  they  adore, 

And  reign  with  him  above. 

4  With  us  their  names  shall  live 

Through  long-succeeding  years, 
Embalmed  with  all  our  hearts  can  give 
•    Our  praises  and  our  tears. 


113 

5  0  for  the  death  of  those 

Who  slumber  in  the  Lord  ! 

0,  be  like  theirs  my  last  repose, 

Like  theirs  my  last  reward ! 

131  P.  M. 

1  VITAL  spark  of  heavenly  flame, 
Quit,  O  quit  this  mortal  frame  ; 
Trembling  hoping,  lingering  flying, 
O.  the  pain    the  bliss  of  dying  ! 
Cease,  fond  nature,  cease  thy  strife, 
And  ret  me  languish  into  life. 

2  Hark! — they  whisper;  angels  say, 
"  Sister  spirit,  come  away  ;" 
What  is  this  absorbs  me  quite? 
Steals  my  senses,  shuts  my  sight, 
Drowns  my  spirits,  draws  ray  breath  ? 
Tell  me,  my  soul,  can   this  be  death? 

3  The  world  recedes,  it  disappears  ; 
Ilea  veil  opens  on  mine  eyes  ;  mine  ears 
With  sounds  seraphic  ring  : 

Lend,  lend  your  win^rs  !  1  mount!  I  fly! 
%<  O  Grave,,  where  is  thy  victory  ? 
O  Death,  where  is  thy  sting?7' 


114 

132  C.-M. 

1  AND  must  I  be  to  judgment  brought, 

And  answer  in  that  day 
For  every  vain  and  idle  thought, 
And  every  word  I  say? 

2  Thou  awful  judge  of  quick  and  dead, 

The  watchful  power  bestow  ; 
So  shall  I  to  myf  ways  take  heed, 
To  all  I  speak  or  do. 

3  If  now  thou  siandest  at  the  door, 
.     0  let  me  feel  thee  near  1 

And  make  my  peace  with  God,  before 
I  at  thy  bar  appear, 

133  C.  M. 

1  HARK !    from  the   tombs   a  warning 

sound  ; 
My  ears  attend  the  cry, — 
"Ye  living  men,  come  view  the  ground 
Where  you  must  shortly  lie. 

2  "Princes,  this  clay  must  be  your  bed, 

la  spite  of  all  your  towers: 
The  tall,  the  wipe,  the  reverend  head, 
Must  lie  a3  low  as  ours." 

3  Great  God,  is  this  our  certain  doom  ? 

And  are  we  still  seture  ? — 


115 

Still  walking  downward  to  the  tomb, 
And  yet  prepare  no  more  ? 
4  Grant  us  the  power  of  quickening  grace, 
To  fit   our  souls  to  riy  ; 
Then,  when  we  drop  this  dyin<*  flesh, 
We'll  rise  above  the  skv, 

'   134         8's  7's  &5's/. 

1  IX  the  Christian's  home  in  glory, 

There  remains  a  land  of  rest, 
There  my  Saviour's  gone  before  me, 
To  fulfil  my  scul's  request. 
Tii ere  is  rest  for  ihe  weary, 
There  is  rest  Tor  you, 
On  the  other  side  of  Jordan 
In  the  sweet  fieldti  of  Eden, 
Where  the  tree  of  life  is  blooming, 
There  is  rest  for  you. 

2  He  is  fitting  up  my  mansion, 

Which  eternally  shall  stand  ; 
For  my  stay  snail  not  be  transient 
In  that  ho'y,  happy  land, 
There  is  rest,  etc.     - 

3  Pain  and  sickness  ne'er  shall  enter, 

.  Grief  nor  woe  my  lot  shall  ahars, 
But  in  that  celestial  cenUe, 
I  a  crown  of  lile  shall  wear, 
There  is  rest,  etc 


116 

4  Sing.  Oh  !  pit::       r  eira  of  glory  ; 
Shout  your  -  lumpbs  as  you  go; 
Zion's  gates  n       ,.:  -■■  for  yon. 

You  will  find  an   entrance  through, 
There  ie  rest,  etc, 

135      *   J  6's&4's. 

1  I'M  but  a  traveler  here — 
Heaven  is  my  Lome 
Earth  is  a  deser  drear-- 
Heaven  is  my 

Danger  and  Bori  >w  stand 
Round  me  on  e     >      uund; 
Heaven  is  my  lather  land, 
Heaven  is  my  hooxe. 

2  What  though  tlu  tempest  rage  ! 
Heaven  is  my  hoi 

Stiort  is  my  pilgrimage — 
Heaven  is  my         .-.\ 
Time's  cold  aud  wintry  blast 
Soon  will  be  overpast ; 
I  shall  reach  home  at  last, 
Heaven  is  my  home. 

3  There  at  my  Saviour  s  side 
Heaven  ie  my  home, 

I  shall  be  glorified — 
Heaven  is  my  home, 


117 

4  There  are  the  good  and  blest — 
Those  1  love  most  and  best, 
There,  too,  I  soon  shall  rest ; 
Heaven  is  my  home. 

136*  7  &  6 

1  RISE,  my  soul  and  stretch  thy  wings, 

Thy  better  portion  trace  ; 
Eise  from  transitory  things 

Towards  heaven,  thy  native  place  ; 
Sun,  and  moon,  and  stars  decay, 

Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove  > 
Rise,  my  soul,  and  haste  away 

To  seats  prepared  above. 

2  Rivers  to  the  ocean  run, 

Nor  stay  in  all  their  course  ; 
Fire,  ascending,  seeks  the  sun, 

Both  speed  them  to  their  source  ; 
So  the  soul  that's  born  of  God 

Pants  to  see  his  glorious  face, 
Upward  tends  to  his  abode, 

To  rest  in  his  embrace. 

3  Cease,  ye  pilgrims,  cease  to  mourn  ; 

Press  onward  to  rhe  prize  ; 
Soon  our  Saviour  will  return, 

Triumphant,  in  the  sides  ; 
Yet  a  season,  and  you  know 


*         118 

Happy  entrance  will  be  giver.  ; 
All  our  sorrows  left  below. 

And  earth  exchanged  tor  heaven. 

137      ♦ 

l  THERE  is  a  happy  land, 
Far,  far  away, 
Where  saints  in  glory  stand,      * 

Bright,  bright  as  day  ; 
0,  how  tbey  sweetly  sir.g, 
Worthy  is  our  Saviour  King  j 
Loud  let  his  prair.es  ring, — 
Praise,  praise  for  aye. 
2.  Come  to  this  happy  land, 
Come,  rorae  away  ;./ 
.  "Why  will  ye  doubting  stand— 

Why  still  delays? 
O,  we  shall  happy  be, 
When  froin^siti  and  sorrow  free, 
Lord,  v/e  shall  live  with  thee! 
Blest,  blest,  for  aye. 
3  Bright  in. that  hippy  land 
Beams  everjjfte, — 
Kept  by  a  father's  hand, 

Love  cannot  die, 
On,  then,  to  clory!  on  ! 
Be  a  cro^n  and  kingdom  won  j 


s 

119 

*    And  bright  above  the  sun, 
We  reign  for  aye. 

133  C.  M. 

1  WHEN  I  can  re«d  my  title  clear 

To  mansions  in  the  ekies', 
I  bid  farewell  to  eveiy  fear, 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes.  . 

2  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage, 

And  fiery  darts  be  hurled, 
Then  I  can  smile  a  Satan's  rage, 
And  lace  a,  frowning  world. 

3  Let  cares,  like  a  wild  deluge  come, 

And  storms  of  sorrow  fall! 
May  I  but  safely  reach  mj  home, 
My  God,  my  heaven,  my  all. 

4  There  shall  J  bathe  my  weary  soul 

In  seas  of  heavenly  rest, 
And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll 
Across  my  peaceful  breast. 

139 

1  JERUSALEM!  my  glorious  home  I 

Name  ever  dear  to  me! 
"When  shall  my  labors  have  an  end, 
In  joy,  and  peace,  and  thee  ? 

2  0  when,  thou  city  of  ray  God,  ' 


120 

Shall  I  tliy  courts  ascend, 
Where  congregations  ne'er  break  up, 
And  Sabbathshave  no  end? 

3  There  happier  bowers  than  Eden's  bloam 

Nor  sin  nor  sorrow  know  ; 
Blest  seats  I  through   rude  and   stormy 
scenes, 
1  onward  press  to  you4 

4  Why  should  I  shrink  at  pain  and  wo, 

Or  feel,  at  death,  dismay  ? 
I've  Canaan's  goodly  land  in  view, 
And  realms  of  endless  day. 

5  Jerusalem  !  my  glorious  home  I 

My  soul  still  pants  for  thee  ; 
Theu  shall  my  labors  have  an  end, 
When  I  thy  joys  shall  see. 

140 

1  JOYFULLY,  joyfully  onward  I  move, 
Bound  to  the  land  of  bright  spirits  above: 
Angelic  choristers  sing  as  I  come, 
Joyfully,  joyfully  haste  to  thy  home  ! 
Soon  with  my  pilgrimage  ended  below, 
Home  to  the  land  of  bright  spirits  I  go; 
Pilgrim  and  stranger  no  more  shall  I 

roam, 
Joyttflly,  joyfully  resting  at  home.  . 


121 

2  Friends,  fondly  cherished,  have  pa3sed 

on  before  ; 
Waiting,   they    watch    me  approaching 

the  shore  ; 
Singing   to   cheer   me  through    death's 

chilling  gloom, 
•  Joyfully,  joyfully  haste,  to  thy  home. 
Sounds  or  sweet  melody  fall  on  my  ear  1 
Harps  of  the  blessed,  your  voices  I  hear  : 
Ringswith  the  harmony    heaven's  high 

dome, — 
Joyfully,  joyfully,  haste  to  thy  home. 

3  Death  with  thy  weapons  of  war  lay  me* 

low, 
Strike,  king  of   terrors,    I   fear  not   the 

blow; 
Jesus  hath  hroken  the  bars  of  the  tomb! 
Joyfully,  joyfully  will  I  go  home, 
Bright  will  the  mom  of  eternity  dawn, 
Death  shall  be  banished,  his  sceptre  be 

gone; 
Joyfully,  then  shall  I  witness  his  doom, 
Joyfully,  joyfully,  safely  at  home. 

141  C.  M. 

1  ON  Jordan  stormy  banks  I  stand, 
And  cast  a  wishful  eye 
To  Canaan's  fair  and  happy  land, 
Where  my  possessions  lie. 


122 

2  £),  the  transporting,  rapturous  scene, 

That  rises  io  my  sight  ! 
Sweet  fields  arrayed  in  living  green, 
Aud  rivers  of  delight, 

3  O^r  all  those  wide  expended  plains 

Shines  one  eternal  day  ; 
Tjhere  God  the  Soli  forever  reigns, 
And  scatters  night  away. 

4  When  shall  I  reach  that  happy  place, 

Ancf  be  forever  blest  ? 
When  snail  I  see  my  Father's  face, 
And  in  his  bosom  rest? 

142  CM 

1  THERE  is  a  land  of  purs  delight, 

Yv  here  saints  immortal  reign  j 
Eternal  day  excludes  the  night, 
And  pleasures  banish  pain, 

2  There  everlasting  spring  abides, 

And  never  withering  flowers  :    - 
Death,  like  a  harrow  sea,  divides 
This  heavenly  land  from  on  re. 

5  Sweet  fields  bevond    the  swelling  flood, 

Stand  dressed  in  living  gteen  ; 
*  So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 
Wliffie  Jordan  rolled  between. 

4  0!  could  wc  make  cur  douLts  remove, 

Those  gloomy  doubta  tBaf  rise,— 


123 


And  see  the  Canaan  that  we  love, 
With  unbeclouded  eyes. 
5  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 
Arid  view  the  landscape  o'er, — 
$    Not  Jordan's  stream,    nor  death's    cold 
flood. 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 

143     .  LM 

1  THINE  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord,  we  love; 
But  there's  a  nobler  rest  above; 
To  that  our  longing  souls  aspire, 
With  cheerful  hope  and  s'trong  desire- 
•2  No  more  fatigue,  no  more  distress, 

Nor  sin  nor  death  shall  reach- the  place  ; 
No  groans  shall  mingle  with  the  songs, 
Which  dwell  upon  immortal  tongues. 

3  No  rade  alarms  of  angry  foe?  ; 
No  cares-  to  break  the  long  repose  ; 
No  midnight  shade,  no  clouded  sun, 
But  sacred,  high  eternal  noon. 

4  O  long  expected  day  beigin  ;    . 

Pawn  on  these  realms  ot  pain  ar.d  sin  ; 
With  joy  we'll   tread  the  appointed  road, 
-And  sleep  in  death  to  rest  wi^i  God. 

144 

1  I'M  a  pilgrim,  and  I'm  a  stranger; 
I  can  tarry  but  a  night  j 


124 

■ 

Do  not  detain  me,  for  I  am  going 
To  where  the  rivers  are  ever  flowing. 

2  There  the  sunbeams  are  ever  shining, 

I  am  longing  for  the  sight  ;  ^ 

"Within  a  country  "unknown  and  dreary, 
I  have  been  wandering  forlorn  and  weary. 

3  Of  the  country  to  which  I'm  going, 
•  My  Redeemer  is  the  light; 

Tbere  is  no  sorrow,  nor  anv  sighjng, 
Nor  any  sinning,  nor  any  dying, 

I?ra  a  pilgrim,  and  I'm  a  stranger, 

I  can  tarry  but  a  night. 

145  S  M 

1  WELCOME  sweet  d?y  of  rest, 

.  That  saw  the  Lord  arise  ; 
Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast, 
And  these  rejoicing  eyes  1 

2  -The  King  himselt  comes  near, 

And  feasts  his  saints  to-day  ; 
Here  we  may  sit,  and  see  him  here, 
And  love,  and  praise,  and  pray. 

3  One  daykarrJdst  the  j>l?.ce 

Where  Jesus  is  within, 
Is  better  than  ten  thoujaud  days 
Of  pleasure  and  of  sin. 


125  m         ' 

4  My  willing  soul  wonld  stay 
In  such  a  frame  aa  this, 
Till  it  is  called  to  ^oar  away 
To  everlasting  bliss. 

146  Ts 

1  SAFELY  through  another  week 

God  has  brought  us  on  our  way ; 
Let  us  now  a  blessing  seek, 

Waiting  in  his  courts  to-day  ; 
Day  of  all  the  week  the  best, 
.     Emblem  ot  eternal   rest, 

2  While  we  seek  supplies  of  grace^ 

Through  the  dear  Redeemers  name 
Show  thy  reconciling  face, 

Take  away  our  sin  and  shame ; 
From  our  wordly  cares  set  free, 
May  we  rest  this  day  in  thee. 

3  May  the  gospel's  joyful  sound 

Conquer  sinners,  comfort  saints, 
Make  the  fruit-  of  grace  abound. 

Bring  relief  from  all  complaints: 
Thus  let  all  our  sabbaths  prove,     * 

Till  we  join  the  church  above. 

14?  L  M 

1  COME  Christian  brethren  ere  we  part, 
Join  every  yoi  .e  and  every  heart, 


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One  solemu  hymn  to  God  we  raise, 
One  final-song  of  grateful  praise.    ' 

2  Christians,  we  here  may   meet  no  more, 
But  there'is  yet  a  happier  shore  ; 
And  there  released  trom  toil  and  pain, 
Dear  brethren,  we  shall  meet  again. 

148 

1  SAY,  brothers,  will  you  meet  us 

On  Canaan's  happy  shore? 
By  the  grace  of  Gou  we'll  meet  you 
Where  parting  is  no  more. 

2  Jesus  lives  and  reigns  forever 

On  Canaan's  happy  shore! 
Glory,  glory,  hallelujah, 
Forever,  evermore  !   . 

149  L  M 

1  DISMISS  us  with  thy  blessJB^,  Lord, 
Help  us  to  feed  upon  thy  word  ; 

All  that  has  been  amiss,  forgive, 
And  let  thy  truth  within  us  live. 

2  Though  we  are  guilty,  ihou  art  good  } 
Wash  all  our  hearts  in  Jesub'  blood  ; 
Give  every  fettered  soul  release, 
And  bid  us  all  depart  in  peace. 


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150  CM 

1  NOW  to  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slaiu 
Be  endless  blessings  paid  j 
Salvation,  glory,  joy,  remain 
^orever-on  thy  head. 

151  .  LM 

1  Praise   God  from  whom   all  blessings 

flow, 
Praise  him,  all  creatnre3  here  below  : 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  host. 
I   Praise  Father,  Son,*ond  Holy  Ghost, 


